Associate Consultant, Health & Benefits Consulting

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them.

We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.

How you'll make an impact

The Associate Consultant supports the delivery of strategic health and benefits consulting services by coordinating and executing a variety of client-focused projects across the Health & Benefits practice. Working closely with consultants and senior team members, this role is responsible for analyzing data, developing client deliverables, preparing reports and presentations, and supporting the day-to-day management of client engagements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and eager to build expertise within the employee benefits consulting space. This individual thrives in a collaborative environment, effectively manages multiple priorities, and takes ownership of delivering accurate, high-quality work. The Associate Consultant serves as a valued member of the client team, contributing to project execution, client service excellence, and continuous process improvement while developing the technical and consulting skills necessary for continued growth within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage internal and external workflows across Core Health and Specialty practice areas.
• Support the execution of client projects, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with client expectations.
• Monitor project timelines, priorities, and action items to ensure seamless execution across multiple workstreams.
• Anticipate client and team needs, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact project outcomes.
• Maintain regular client communication and engagement through meetings, emails, and other communication channels.
• Assist in managing client expectations by providing timely updates, responding to inquiries, and ensuring a high level of service.

Team Coordination & Leadership

• Support day-to-day management of client teams by coordinating activities and maintaining accountability for project execution.
• Delegate and oversee assigned work for junior team members, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback to less experienced team members.
• Serve as a peer reviewer for work products, ensuring quality control standards are met.
• Collaborate across consulting, actuarial, and specialty practice teams to support client needs and team success.

Consulting & Strategic Support

• Develop an understanding of client business objectives and benefits strategies to provide informed recommendations and support decision-making.
• Participate actively in client meetings and contribute insights within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Translate complex concepts and findings into clear, actionable information for clients and team members.
• Keep client leaders informed of project status, risks, issues, and key decision points.
• Support the identification of opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships.

Operational & Business Support

• Assist with financial and operational activities, including billing, invoicing, and project tracking.
• Support business development initiatives, including gathering information for proposals, RFP responses, and other growth opportunities.
• Contribute to team-wide initiatives, process improvements, knowledge sharing, and best-practice development.

About You

Required

• Bachelor’s degree; 3 years related experience.
• Experience in employee benefits, health and welfare consulting, brokerage, or a related field.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a client-service environment.
• Exposure to large or complex client environments preferred.

Work Traits

Demonstrates strong Communication skills; Analytical skills; Attention to detail; Financial acumen; Business acumen.

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being

Career development opportunities and ongoing learning

A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership

The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)