Employee Benefits Implementation Consultant

Company:MercerDescription:Employee Benefits Implementation ConsultantDarwin is part of Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) a 7000-person strong community of specialists in health benefits and employee wellbeing. This affords us a massive opportunity to impact the lives of tens of millions of people around the world. Darwin is changing benefits for good in eight out of the top ten technology companies in the world and has a wealth of clients across a diverse range of fact more than 2 million people are already using our platform.Darwin is a market-leading and specialised global platform that requires specific training and accreditation for consultants to be proficient in delivering programs and projects. Darwin is changing Benefits for Good. Our unique and innovative SaaS (Software as a Service) platform has transformed the employee benefits industry.We are seeking a talented individual to join our team at Mercer (Darwin). This role will be based in the London office. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.As a Employee Benefits Implementation Consultant you will lead workshops to understand client needs define and document requirements and work with teams to implement and test solutions. Youll manage tasks to meet project timelines maintain strong stakeholder relationships communicate clearly and support project management activities. Additionally youll help improve processes and drive efficiency within the team and Darwin Services.We will rely on you to:Lead project workshops to understand the clients business and benefit structures and how Darwin best works to meet their needs.Be accountable for the scoping designing and documenting requirements in accordance with DDM.Work with the Configuration and QA teams on implementing the agreed design and overseeing the testing of the configured solution to defined specifications/requirements and supporting clients in UAT (User Acceptance Testing).To follow a project plan and deliver assigned tasks and actions in accordance with the timelines.To capture and track process wins throughout the lifecycle of the project with the client.To have excellent stakeholder and relationship management that enables you to mediate and provide solutions on how best to meet the clients needs within the framework of Darwins capabilities.To be able to convey complex ideas in a simple to understand manner to all stakeholders.Be able to manage workload prioritisation with your Squad Lead and to remain focussed while always being aware of the strategic picture across both clients and the business.Work with Project Managers in updating their plans risk & issues logs in line with Darwin Delivery Methodology (DDM).Help to improve processes and drive efficiency across both the department and Darwin Services.What you need to have: Experience in working in the implementation of Enterprise software.Be passionate about technology and how it can influence the lives of both our clients and their employees.Be articulate as strong verbal and written communication with our clients is vital.Have a strong can-do attitude and be very goal-focused.To be confident working as part of a team while equally being comfortable working on your own deliverables individually.Analytical thinking and problem solving.Being detail-oriented and capable of delivering an elevated level of accuracy.Interpersonal and consultative skills.Employee Benefits ExperiencePrevious experience within a similar role/industryConsulting experience delivering SaasWhat makes you stand out:Solid previous experience within a similar roleWhy 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 impact for 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.#hybridMercer a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk strategy and people advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh Guy Carpenter Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90000 colleagues Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information visit or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan 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 civil partnership status disability ethnic origin family duties gender orientation or expression gender reassignment marital status nationality parental status personal or social status political affiliation race religion and beliefs sex/gender sexual orientation or expression skin color or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments please contact us at Marsh McLennan 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 McLennan 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.Required Experience:Contract Key Skills Sales Experience,Microsoft Office,Customer Service,Communication skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Business Management,Benefits Administration,Microsoft Excel,Insurance Sales,Customer relationship management,Human Resources Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1