At Mercer, we are creating a culture where you can bring your authentic self to work. When you join us, you bring your inclusive energy and enthusiasm to a team that values you personally and professionally – regardless of who you are, what you look like, where you were raised or born, who you love or what your religious beliefs are. You are welcome here.

Mercer’s Health Consulting team is seeking an Administrative Assistant for our Winnipeg office.

What can you expect?

The Administrative Assistant will support multiple consultants by providing an in-depth knowledge of administrative procedures and tools. The applicant must have a basic understanding of the business service area, clients, key terms, and service offerings. The Administrative Assistant will be required to handle sensitive information with professionalism and integrity while communicating openly and often among team members. The applicant must also continually strive to promote smooth workflow and ensure client needs are met. This includes ensuring Mercer standards are used in all document production.

What is in it for you?

• A company with a strong brand and strong results to match, and are committed to making a difference in the lives of people
• Be part of our great training and development programs, including our continuing education program
• Opportunity to work with the best tools, resources, and some of the smartest people in the industry
• Be part of a work environment that promotes social connection and work-life flexibility
• A culture of belonging, innovation, collaboration, internal mobility, and extraordinary career opportunities through our four businesses: Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter, and Oliver Wyman, each consistently ranked the industry leader in their fields
• Competitive pay (salary and bonus potential), full benefits package – effective starting Day 1! (Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, RSP (Retirement Savings Plan) or TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account)
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, company holidays (with early dismissal), floating holidays, and time to give back to your community; flexible work culture
• Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer, and mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations

We will count on you to:

• Manage consultant(s) calendar; schedules meetings. Arrange travel for consultant(s); manage expense reimbursement for consultants. Process and/or coordinate completion of expense reports in a timely manner; handle code set-ups and renewals (WebCas) and client marketing information (MercerForce)
• Coordinate production of documents using available resources. Provide peer review of documents before final production/distribution to ensure quality control of final product
• Edit and create documents using PowerPoint, Excel & Word while ensuring all documents produced adhere to Mercer’s global identity/document standards
• Adhere to best practices and expense control (i.e., travel rates, office supplies, catering, vendors, etc.). Contribute to accurate client/project budget management through accurate and prompt time entry
• Perform clerical duties, including filing, opening files, sending and receiving mail, managing e-mails, preparing consultant expense reports, and photocopying
• Assist team with a variety of administrative tasks as assigned. Provide back-up AA support within business unit

What you need to have:

• High School Diploma
• 2+ years of administrative assistant experience, preferably in a consulting environment or professional service industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with demonstrated expertise in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Adaptable with internal computer programs
• Ability to support multiple leaders at any given time
• Demonstrated ability to multitask with professionalism

What makes you stand out:

• Project management skills

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

In accordance with applicable legislation, Mercer will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need please contact TANA@mmc.com.

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