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Mercer Lead the Future of Voluntary Benefits Communications at Mercer!
Ready to make a real impact? Mercer’s Voluntary Benefits Practice is on the hunt for a dynamic
Communications Consulting Leader
who knows how to drive powerful engagement strategies for large and jumbo employers.
What’s in it for you?
Take the reins in a thriving, fast-growing market. Lead and inspire teams while collaborating with top talent across the nation. Work with clients within a team structure to shape the future of benefits communications.
Who fits the bill?
Collaborative leaders who thrive on change and are passionate about making a difference. Innovators energized by the latest tools and technologies in communications.
Why join Mercer?
Grow your career with a market leader in Voluntary Benefits. Enjoy excellent benefits and a vibrant, global company culture. Unlock strong opportunities for advancement. Join a team of smart, solutions-driven colleagues who value work-life balance and genuine care.
Your mission:
Lead with integrity, professionalism, and a team-first mindset aligned with Mercer’s strategic goals. Drive Mercer’s Health and Benefits strategy by collaborating seamlessly with a large, matrixed Voluntary Benefits team. Manage and mentor marketing colleagues to boost brand strength and fuel growth. Craft and execute communications strategies that expand, penetrate, and retain client relationships by deeply understanding their needs and market trends. Partner with marketing teams to deliver actionable insights that elevate campaign performance.
What you bring to the table:
A Bachelor’s Degree. 10+ years of proven success delivering health related Voluntary Benefits communications to large, complex employers. Exceptional project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
What sets you apart?
A track record of thriving in fast-paced, matrixed environments juggling multiple priorities. A growth mindset with strong problem-solving skills, showing resilience and adaptability. The ability to build strong internal and external relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
Mercer, 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 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, 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, 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@mmc.com.
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.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $119,000 to $237,500.
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.
R_314596 Seniority level
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Communications Consulting Leader
role at
Mercer Join to apply for the
Communications Consulting Leader
role at
Mercer Lead the Future of Voluntary Benefits Communications at Mercer!
Ready to make a real impact? Mercer’s Voluntary Benefits Practice is on the hunt for a dynamic
Communications Consulting Leader
who knows how to drive powerful engagement strategies for large and jumbo employers.
What’s in it for you?
Take the reins in a thriving, fast-growing market. Lead and inspire teams while collaborating with top talent across the nation. Work with clients within a team structure to shape the future of benefits communications.
Who fits the bill?
Collaborative leaders who thrive on change and are passionate about making a difference. Innovators energized by the latest tools and technologies in communications.
Why join Mercer?
Grow your career with a market leader in Voluntary Benefits. Enjoy excellent benefits and a vibrant, global company culture. Unlock strong opportunities for advancement. Join a team of smart, solutions-driven colleagues who value work-life balance and genuine care.
Your mission:
Lead with integrity, professionalism, and a team-first mindset aligned with Mercer’s strategic goals. Drive Mercer’s Health and Benefits strategy by collaborating seamlessly with a large, matrixed Voluntary Benefits team. Manage and mentor marketing colleagues to boost brand strength and fuel growth. Craft and execute communications strategies that expand, penetrate, and retain client relationships by deeply understanding their needs and market trends. Partner with marketing teams to deliver actionable insights that elevate campaign performance.
What you bring to the table:
A Bachelor’s Degree. 10+ years of proven success delivering health related Voluntary Benefits communications to large, complex employers. Exceptional project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
What sets you apart?
A track record of thriving in fast-paced, matrixed environments juggling multiple priorities. A growth mindset with strong problem-solving skills, showing resilience and adaptability. The ability to build strong internal and external relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
Mercer, 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 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, 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, 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@mmc.com.
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.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $119,000 to $237,500.
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.
R_314596 Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Insurance and Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mercer by 2x Get notified about new Communications Lead jobs in
Chicago, IL . Chicago, IL $85,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $94,000.00-$156,200.00 5 days ago Chicago, IL $90,000.00-$90,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$90,000.00 16 hours ago Chicago, IL $165,000.00-$185,000.00 3 weeks ago Assistant Senior Director of Communications
Chicago, IL $84,898.00-$104,000.00 2 weeks ago Evanston, IL $101,032.46-$151,549.27 2 weeks ago Senior Director, Regional Communications
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Senior Director, Philanthropic Communications
Chicago, IL $114,750.00-$135,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $145,000.00-$165,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $106,400.00-$178,100.00 3 weeks ago Greater Chicago Area $85,000.00-$95,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $80,336.75-$140,851.55 1 day ago Senior Manager of Compliance Communications
Public Affairs, External Relations and Sustainability Communications Manager
Northbrook, IL $115,000.00-$134,000.00 1 month ago Communications Manager - Transportation (Hybrid)
Rosemont, IL $65,000.00-$80,000.00 1 month ago Senior Manager, Communications - Commercial
Northfield, IL $110,240.00-$165,360.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $180,000.00-$220,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $159,000.00-$225,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Communication Specialist - Chicago, IL
Senior Communication Strategist, Principal Gifts and Strategic Initiatives
Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$140,000.00 3 weeks ago Senior Manager of Media Relations and External Communications
Senior Executive Communications Specialist
Chicago, IL $117,600.00-$164,580.00 1 week ago Vice President (VP), Healthcare Communications
Chicago, IL $77,000.00-$175,000.00 5 days ago Chicago, IL $137,400.00-$240,400.00 1 week ago Communications Manager - Transportation (Engineering) (Hybrid)
Rosemont, IL $70,000.00-$80,000.00 1 month ago Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$195,000.00 12 hours ago Chicago, IL $140,000.00-$180,000.00 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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