Benefits Consultant Jobs in California
Benefits Consultant jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in corporate HR departments, insurance carriers, and employee benefits brokerages, with openings at every level from entry-level analyst through senior consultant and practice leader. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where major employers like Kaiser Permanente, Aon, and Mercer maintain large California operations. The most in-demand specialties are health and welfare plan design, leave administration, and 401(k) compliance consulting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Aon Is Looking for A Global Benefits Consultant – Expat COE. Hybrid role located in – (Chicago, NY, Irvine, Dallas/Houston, LA, San Francisco)
We have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Global Benefits Consultant who will support our multinational clients as they globalize and expand their benefits to address the needs of a diverse and international workforce. This is a great career opportunity that offers diversified project and client exposure. Location in – Chicago, NY, Irvine, Dallas/Houston, LA, San Francisco
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as day-to-day contact to support mid-sized or large multinational clients.
- Lead projects assigned with limited direction and within established time frames and financial parameters.
- Support the development and execution of client benefits strategies and global project implementations interacting directly with client teams and other Aon cross functional teams.
- Manage coordination of multiple country services provided by local Aon teams including renewals, policy placement, benchmarking projects, M&A and benefits audits.
- Attend client meetings and present results as an integral part of a collaborative client service team.
- Resolve client issues at appropriate levels and keep team informed of issues that require escalation.
- Communicate with external parties such as HR contacts, plan sponsors, auditors, etc. to resolve issues, research and respond to routine inquiries, prepare, and present reports.
- Make intermediate or final recommendations.
- Conduct internal meetings, monitor, and execute deliverables and accountabilities based on project scope and statement of work.
- Identify additional potential work and any out-of-scope services requested by clients.
- Achieve specified client servicing deliverables and goals identified each year. This may include billable hours and utilization goals.
- Support senior members of the group in developing business opportunities through the introduction of additional services for existing client.
- Train and mentor less experienced staff. Review their work product for reasonableness and accuracy to validate data and results.
- Participate in training opportunities to remain current with technical skills and the regulatory environment.
Required Knowledge & Experience
- 5+ years or more of direct experience in an HR consulting firm or professional services firm.
- Strong project management and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment.
- Working knowledge of employee benefits.
- Demonstrated interest in the global environment, other cultures, and languages.
Preferred Knowledge & Experience
- International or US benefits consulting experience.
- Demonstrated consultative skills to effectively work in a cohesive team environment as well as the ability to communicate with a variety of internal and external parties.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree (business, mathematics, finance, economics, or other degrees where quantitative skills are required is preferred).
- Advanced degree or project management certification is an advantage.
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pay Transparency Laws:
The salary range for this position intended for U.S. applicants is $105K to $115K annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of State/Region. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.
This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:
- Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in benefits consultant jobs across California.
- Active California Department of Insurance Life and Health license required or in process
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Two or more years of experience administering or advising on employee benefits programs
- Working knowledge of ACA compliance, COBRA, ERISA, and California-specific leave laws
- Proficiency with benefits administration platforms such as Workday, ADP, or Benefitsolver
- Strong client-facing communication skills and experience managing multiple employer accounts
Benefits Consultant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a benefits consultant in California?
To work as a benefits consultant in California, you typically need a Life and Health insurance license issued by the California Department of Insurance, which requires passing the California Life, Accident, and Health exam after completing a state-approved pre-licensing course. Most employers also expect a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Earning credentials like CEBS or PHR strengthens your candidacy for senior consulting roles.
How much do benefits consultants make in California?
Benefits consultants in California earn a median of about $91,410 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,070 for the lowest 10% to over $150,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire benefits consultants in California?
Employers hiring benefits consultants in California right now include ADP, Mercer, and Cognizant, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's large self-insured employers, regional insurance brokerages, and major healthcare systems like Kaiser Permanente generate consistent demand for benefits consulting professionals statewide.
Which California cities have the most benefits consultant jobs?
San Francisco, Pleasanton, and Irvine have the most benefits consultant openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco drive volume through their dense concentrations of large corporate headquarters, insurance carriers, and HR consulting firms, while San Diego's sizable defense, biotech, and healthcare employer base sustains strong local demand even though it is a smaller metro.
Are there remote benefits consultant jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of benefits consultant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves analysis, plan design, and client communication that does not require daily on-site presence. Fully remote roles are most common in broker advisory and compliance consulting, while on-site expectations are higher for roles embedded in a single employer's HR team.
How can I get hired as a benefits consultant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a benefits analyst or HR coordinator role at a large California employer or regional brokerage, where you can build hands-on experience with enrollment, vendor management, and compliance. Large California employers like Kaiser Permanente, Pacific Gas and Electric, and mid-size insurance brokerages in Los Angeles and the Bay Area regularly hire entry-level benefits staff. Enrolling in a pre-licensing course and passing the California Life and Health exam before applying gives you a measurable edge over other candidates without direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to benefits consultant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to benefits consultant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly through each listing.
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