Global Benefits Sr. Consultant

at Aon in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Aon Is Looking For A Senior Consultant - Global Benefits -Virtual Position
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.
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 as 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

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or domestic partner status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.