Benefits Strategy Consultant

As a Benefits Strategy Consultant in the Benefits Strategy Consulting team at Mercer, you will play a crucial role in delivering strategic consulting services to our clients.

You will work closely with clients to understand their benefits programs and provide expert insights and recommendations on all aspects of benefits program design.

Your primary responsibility will be to deliver strategic and management consulting projects, aligning them with client requirements and objectives.

You will be part of a great team of people, with flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary. Collaborate with colleagues across the wider business and be part of an exciting, fast growing team that enables you to bring out the best in yourself.

What you will be rewarded with :

We offer and embrace a hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment in the office 3 days per week allowing 2 days per week to be spent working on a remote basis.

Competitive Benefits Package including : 25 days annual leave, up to 4 days of flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.

We will rely on you to :

Collaborate closely with clients to implement major changes in their benefits programs

Engage with key stakeholders on a wide range of employee benefits, including Health, Risk, Pensions, Lifestyle and Culture.

Provide expert insight and strategic recommendations on benefits program design.

Work in partnership with Senior Consultant in executing strategic and management consulting projects aligned with client requirements, utilising services such as benchmarking, workforce profiling, engagement, benefit alignment, DEI lens reviews, sustainability, market research, provider reviews etc.

Develop and present customised benefit programme solutions to clients, taking into account their budget, employee demographics, and desired outcomes.

Support Senior Consultants and Team Leader in creating content relevant for conducting strategy workshops, roundtable sessions, and thought leadership discussions with clients.

Collaborate and support Senior Consultants in writing benefits strategy reports, preparing sales proposals, service schedules, and attend client meetings, including pre-sales meetings.

Assist the Team Leader in enhancing the Benefits Strategy proposition, revenue delivery, and proactive portfolio governance.

Collaborate, learn from, and contribute to the development of other associate team members as needed

Relevant consulting business experience with comprehensive knowledge across all employee benefits.

Financial and commercial acumen, including fee negotiation skills.

Proven consulting and relationship management skills.

Solid technical, product, and process knowledge.

Achievement and sales-oriented mind-set.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.

Ability to deliver in high-pressure and fast pace environments.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

What makes you stand out :

Self-driven and highly motivated, demonstrating a growth mind-set and a proactive approach to achieving goals.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey ideas and build relationships.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all tasks.

Independent thinker, capable of taking initiative and finding innovative solutions.

Desire to provide exceptional client service, going above and beyond to meet client needs and exceed expectations.

Eagerness to grow personally and professionally, embracing new challenges and opportunities for development.

Demonstrates a proactive attitude, actively seeking out opportunities and taking ownership of their own success.