Human Resources Specialist
Our not-so-secret sauce.
Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. The industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day.
Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).
A day in the life.
As an HR Specialist, you are responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the HR department. This position requires a proactive individual who can operate independently while also collaborating with team members to ensure the effective implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Provide outstanding level of customer service to our colleagues and leaders, promoting and encouraging a positive work environment
- Provide administrative support to the HR team, including maintaining employee records, processing payroll, and assisting with recruitment efforts.
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits.
- Assist in the development and implementation of HR initiatives and programs that align with the organization’s goals.
- Conduct new employee onboarding and orientation, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.
- Maintain compliance with labor laws and regulations, ensuring that HR practices are in line with legal requirements.
- Participate in employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
Our future colleague.
We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:
- High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive HR experience, experience working in a fast paced, professional team environment preferred
- Knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
- Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is a plus
We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.
Valuable benefits.
We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside of work. Our culture promotes colleague well-being through robust benefits programs and resources, professional and personal development opportunities, and fulfillment through meaningful work.
Some benefits included in this role are:
- Generous time off, including personal and volunteering
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid work
- Charitable contribution match programs
- Stock purchase opportunities
To learn more about a career at MMA, check out our website or flip through our recruiting brochure.
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Who you are is who we are.
We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.
Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive HR experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced, professional team environment
- Knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
- Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- HR certification such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR
Marsh McLennan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Marsh McLennan and has not been reviewed or approved by Marsh McLennan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are described as generous, including sizable PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and additional time off such as paid volunteer time and “Summer days.” These time-off benefits are portrayed as a standout part of the overall rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision options, with additional supports like disability and life insurance and access to mental health resources and an EAP. The breadth of plan options is positioned as a core strength of the benefits package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as solid, with 401(k) programs and employer matching frequently highlighted alongside other financial programs. Stock purchase options are also referenced as an additional wealth-building component of the total rewards mix.
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What We Do
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) brings together nearly 78,000 experts in risk, strategy, and people across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, serving clients in over 130 countries. Marsh enables enterprise worldwide by helping clients manage risks, transforming uncertainty into opportunity. Guy Carpenter helps clients grow profitably with reinsurance broking expertise, advisory services, and advanced analytics. Mercer helps organizations advance the health, wealth, and careers of their most vital asset — their people. Oliver Wyman’s expertise in strategy, operations, risk, and organization transformation changes what is possible for our clients, their industries, and society. Together, we combine a unique range of capabilities to help our clients solve problems, seize opportunities, and build lasting success in increasingly complex operating environments.








