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Benefits Consultant roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs under SOC code 13-1141 must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements. No lottery exemption applies, so timing your job search around the April cap season matters.
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Mercer
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We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role will be based in Boston 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. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior team members, 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
- 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; delegate to and review work from junior team members
- 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
- 2+ years of experience in health & benefits, preferably in a consulting environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize by level of urgency
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- 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.
Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), 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 about Mercer, visit mercer.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.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $68,500 to $137,000.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
Company:
Mercer
Description:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role will be based in Boston 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. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior team members, 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
- 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; delegate to and review work from junior team members
- 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
- 2+ years of experience in health & benefits, preferably in a consulting environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize by level of urgency
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- 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.
Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), 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 about Mercer, visit mercer.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.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $68,500 to $137,000.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Benefits Consultant
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Benefits Consultant positions must require a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Pull the O*NET profile for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists to confirm the education requirement language before your employer files the LCA.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to filter Benefits Consultant roles by employers who have already filed H-1B LCAs. This cuts your outreach list to companies that have cleared the DOL certification step before and understand the sponsorship process.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target metro area and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the applicable wage level, and knowing the floor protects you from underpayment that could trigger a USCIS RFE.
Flag benefits administration experience on your resume
USCIS scrutinizes whether Benefits Consultant duties genuinely require a specialized degree. Highlight technical skills like ERISA compliance, 401(k) plan administration, or actuarial analysis to reinforce that the role isn't a generalist HR position that any degree covers.
Confirm employer registration status with E-Verify
USCIS requires petitioning employers to be registered entities capable of filing I-129. If a prospective employer uses a staffing intermediary, verify that the actual end-client or the intermediary, not both, is listed as the petitioner and is enrolled in E-Verify.
H-1B Visa Benefits Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human resources, business administration, or finance. Generic roles where any degree suffices don't meet the specialty occupation standard. Your employer's LCA and I-129 must document that the job duties require specialized knowledge tied directly to that field of study.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Benefits Consultants?
Large insurance carriers, HR consulting firms, benefits administration companies, and major corporations with in-house benefits teams have filed H-1B LCAs for this role. Browse Benefits Consultant roles on Migrate Mate to see employers filtered by verified H-1B filing history, so you're applying to companies already familiar with the sponsorship process.
What SOC code applies to Benefits Consultant H-1B filings?
Most Benefits Consultant roles are filed under SOC code 13-1141, Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists. Your employer uses this code when filing the LCA with DOL and on the I-129 petition with USCIS. The prevailing wage USCIS and DOL apply is tied to this code and your worksite's geographic area, so verifying the correct code matters before your offer letter is signed.
Can a Benefits Consultant switch employers while on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your new employer files an I-129 transfer petition before your current status expires, you can start the new role as soon as the petition is received by USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation under the same standards as your original petition.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Benefits Consultant job seekers?
Benefits Consultant roles are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual lottery if you're not already in H-1B status. USCIS accepts registrations in March for an October 1 start. If you're on OPT when selected, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization through September 30. Plan your job search timeline so your employer can submit the I-129 immediately after lottery selection.