Entry Level Benefits Consultant Jobs
New grad benefits consultant jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or HR coursework can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Insurance, and Accounting & Auditing, with employers like Gallagher, CBIZ, and ADP hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An indispensable role… Our clients approach us with a unique set of complex challenges to forge strategy and operations with technology. So, we are constantly on the look-out for outstanding consultants with varying types of expertise and knowledge who are passionate about uncovering, untangling, and tackling the biggest challenges facing the industry. Our capable Associates utilize Huron tools, methodologies and best practices in the selection, planning and implementation of leading enterprise software and analytics solutions.
Skilled relationship builders, our Associates are responsible for project work stream delivery, work plan management, analytics, reporting and client interface/presentations. They collaborate with client staff and leadership while managing and mentoring junior Huron staff. Our Associates gain valuable, hands-on consulting experience and world-class training and development…that translates to career growth. Huron is big enough to offer the opportunity and exposure you need for your career growth—but small enough to give you individual attention for your professional development.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years work experience in roles utilizing Workday, PeopleSoft, Lawson/Infor, or SAP
- Huron requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience
- Travel up to 50% when requested by the client
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Workday HCM and Benefits certifications
- Prior experience in a role supporting a Workday implementation either at a Workday partner firm or as a client side project resource
- Prior experience as a Workday Benefits Administrator
- Excellent communication skills - oral and written - and the interpersonal skills needed quickly to establish relationships of trust and collaboration.
- Participation in at least 1 Workday Benefits implementation is a must
- Ability to establish credibility in the eyes of senior-level university and hospital executives on the basis of expertise, maturity, and professionalism
- Ability to train and participate in the professional development of Huron staff in both project-management and technical dimensions
- Excellent time-management and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects of differing scale and duration
- Strong analytical skills and tools such as excel used to translate information from meetings into documentation that can be shared with meeting participants and project teams
- Desire and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies
COMPENSATION
- The estimated base salary range for this job is $95,000 - $130,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $106,400 - $149,500. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
POSITION LEVEL
Associate
COUNTRY
United States of America
INTRODUCTION
Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An indispensable role… Our clients approach us with a unique set of complex challenges to forge strategy and operations with technology. So, we are constantly on the look-out for outstanding consultants with varying types of expertise and knowledge who are passionate about uncovering, untangling, and tackling the biggest challenges facing the industry. Our capable Associates utilize Huron tools, methodologies and best practices in the selection, planning and implementation of leading enterprise software and analytics solutions.
Skilled relationship builders, our Associates are responsible for project work stream delivery, work plan management, analytics, reporting and client interface/presentations. They collaborate with client staff and leadership while managing and mentoring junior Huron staff. Our Associates gain valuable, hands-on consulting experience and world-class training and development…that translates to career growth. Huron is big enough to offer the opportunity and exposure you need for your career growth—but small enough to give you individual attention for your professional development.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years work experience in roles utilizing Workday, PeopleSoft, Lawson/Infor, or SAP
- Huron requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience
- Travel up to 50% when requested by the client
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Workday HCM and Benefits certifications
- Prior experience in a role supporting a Workday implementation either at a Workday partner firm or as a client side project resource
- Prior experience as a Workday Benefits Administrator
- Excellent communication skills - oral and written - and the interpersonal skills needed quickly to establish relationships of trust and collaboration.
- Participation in at least 1 Workday Benefits implementation is a must
- Ability to establish credibility in the eyes of senior-level university and hospital executives on the basis of expertise, maturity, and professionalism
- Ability to train and participate in the professional development of Huron staff in both project-management and technical dimensions
- Excellent time-management and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects of differing scale and duration
- Strong analytical skills and tools such as excel used to translate information from meetings into documentation that can be shared with meeting participants and project teams
- Desire and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies
COMPENSATION
- The estimated base salary range for this job is $95,000 - $130,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $106,400 - $149,500. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
POSITION LEVEL
Associate
COUNTRY
United States of America
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Entry Level Benefits Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level benefits consultant job?
Employers at this level look for candidates with a basic understanding of employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies. A degree in human resources, business, or a related field helps, but so does relevant coursework, an HR internship, or a benefits administration certificate. Highlighting any experience supporting HR teams or handling enrollment processes gives you a clear edge over candidates with no exposure at all.
Which companies hire entry level benefits consultants?
Companies hiring entry level benefits consultants right now include Gallagher, CBIZ, and ADP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of HR consulting firms, insurance carriers, benefits brokers, and mid-to-large employers building out their people operations teams.
Are there remote entry level benefits consultant jobs?
Yes, though many entry level roles still prefer in-person onboarding and training. About 17% of entry level benefits consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common for candidates just starting out in the field. Filtering by work setting when you search helps you find the format that fits your situation.
Are these new grad benefits consultant jobs?
Yes, many of the benefits consultant openings at this level are new grad friendly, welcoming recent graduates, junior candidates, and career changers with little to no prior experience. A posting is typically new grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as sufficient, or explicitly accepts internships, academic projects, or a demonstrated interest in employee benefits in place of a full work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level benefits consultants?
Entry Level benefits consultant roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Insurance, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they manage large, benefits-eligible workforces and rely on entry level consultants to support enrollment, vendor communication, and employee guidance.