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Benefits Consultant roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can start the process as soon as they have a job offer and a certified Labor Condition Application.
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We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health team, part of our People & Investment business at Marsh. This role will be based in Urbandale and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.
As the Health & Benefits Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of employee benefits for our clients. In this dynamic position, you will perform in-depth analyses for larger, complex clients, collaborating with Mercer subject matter experts to deliver exceptional results. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their consulting career in a tech-forward environment and fostering a culture of quality and accuracy in all deliverables. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the world of health and benefits!
We will count on you to:
- Provide financial, contract, and administrative analysis while managing portions of client projects and addressing ad hoc operational requests
- Support financial review and funding analysis, including underwriting, data analytics, and collaboration with actuaries
- Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools
- Contribute to client strategy by interpreting benchmark data, presenting insights, and ensuring plan and program changes align with client objectives
- Manage project quality, timelines, and deliverables
- Coordinate internal specialty resources to ensure deliverables meet client goals, deadlines, and professional standards
- Lead preparation, peer review, and delivery of clear, concise, client-facing communications and reports
- Work directly with clients to manage the request for proposal (RFP) process with health insurance carriers and internal analysts
- Establish and manage carrier and vendor relationships to support benefits administration, compliance, and plan implementation
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1-3 years of experience in health & benefits, preferably in a consulting environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize based on urgency
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and adaptability to varying personalities and work styles
- A proactive mindset with strong initiative and thoughtful, analytical thinking
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
What makes you stand out?
- Demonstrated ability to confidently present and communicate effectively to stakeholders
Why join our team:
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.
Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
Company:
Marsh
Description:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health team, part of our People & Investment business at Marsh. This role will be based in Urbandale and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.
As the Health & Benefits Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of employee benefits for our clients. In this dynamic position, you will perform in-depth analyses for larger, complex clients, collaborating with Mercer subject matter experts to deliver exceptional results. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their consulting career in a tech-forward environment and fostering a culture of quality and accuracy in all deliverables. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the world of health and benefits!
We will count on you to:
- Provide financial, contract, and administrative analysis while managing portions of client projects and addressing ad hoc operational requests
- Support financial review and funding analysis, including underwriting, data analytics, and collaboration with actuaries
- Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools
- Contribute to client strategy by interpreting benchmark data, presenting insights, and ensuring plan and program changes align with client objectives
- Manage project quality, timelines, and deliverables
- Coordinate internal specialty resources to ensure deliverables meet client goals, deadlines, and professional standards
- Lead preparation, peer review, and delivery of clear, concise, client-facing communications and reports
- Work directly with clients to manage the request for proposal (RFP) process with health insurance carriers and internal analysts
- Establish and manage carrier and vendor relationships to support benefits administration, compliance, and plan implementation
What you need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1-3 years of experience in health & benefits, preferably in a consulting environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize based on urgency
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and adaptability to varying personalities and work styles
- A proactive mindset with strong initiative and thoughtful, analytical thinking
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
What makes you stand out?
- Demonstrated ability to confidently present and communicate effectively to stakeholders
Why join our team:
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.
Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Benefits Consultant
Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in HR or business is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Include your credential evaluation upfront so employers don't stall at the verification stage.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's public LCA disclosure data for employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for benefits or HR roles. These employers already understand the E-3 process and won't treat sponsorship as an obstacle.
Clarify the specialty occupation test before interviews
Not every benefits role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Roles focused on benefits strategy, plan design, or compliance analysis are stronger candidates than generalist admin positions. Know which aspects of your role tie directly to your degree field.
Request the LCA be filed before your start date
The LCA must be certified by the DOL before you can apply for your E-3 visa at a U.S. consulate. Ask your employer to submit it at least three to four weeks before your intended start, since DOL processing can take seven or more business days.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This covers the full process from DOL submission through consulate preparation, reducing delays caused by employer unfamiliarity with E-3 procedures.
Prepare for consulate questions about your benefits role
Consular officers assess whether your role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Bring documentation showing your responsibilities, your degree's relevance to benefits plan design or compliance, and your employer's explanation of why the position requires a degreed professional.
E-3 Visa Benefits Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Benefits Consultant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Benefits Consultant roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job searches rarely filter for visa type, so you can waste weeks applying to roles where sponsorship was never on the table. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with relevant LCA filing history so you can focus on genuinely viable opportunities.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Benefits Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on the scope of the role. Benefits Consultant positions focused on plan design, regulatory compliance, actuarial analysis, or benefits strategy typically satisfy the specialty occupation standard because they require applied knowledge from a bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, or a related field. Generalist roles where any degree field is acceptable are harder to qualify. The job description and your employer's justification both matter when the consular officer reviews your application.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Benefits Consultants?
The E-3 is strictly for Australian citizens, but it has significant structural advantages over the H-1B visa for those who qualify. There is no lottery, no annual cap, and no waiting period, so you can move from job offer to visa approval in a matter of weeks rather than waiting for an October start date. The E-3 is also renewable indefinitely in two-year increments, which gives you long-term stability that the H-1B lottery cannot guarantee.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Benefits Consultant?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and a new E-3 visa for each employer change. Your current E-3 is employer-specific, so you cannot simply transfer it. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL, and once that is certified, you apply for a new E-3 at an Australian consulate. There is no formal portability provision like AC21 under the E-3, so plan around the processing timeline before leaving your current role.