Senior Absence Management Consultant
$95,000–$110,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States or New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Provide Absence Management consulting services involving short- and long-term disability, workers' compensation, FMLA, ADA, and sick/vacation plans. Assist clients on various absence programs to analyze business requirements and design and implement solutions to fit their absence program design, processes/function, intra-program coordination, and vendor management needs. Conduct analytical evaluations on data received from carriers and employers related to workers' compensation, short- and long-term disability, FMLA/leave of absence, and sick/vacation/PTO plans. Support and/or conduct leave vendor identification (RFPs/RFIs) and implementations. Support efforts to develop strategy options and vendor evaluation criteria for clients. Leverage external networks including vendors, partners, industry resources, etc. Use skills including fact-finding and analytic investigation to identify issues and risks. Positively and proactively represent HUB International in meetings, seminars, trade shows and networking events.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field from a four-year college or university
- Four - six years of experience in human resources
- Specific experience and SME-level Workforce Absence Management knowledge of absence issues and applicable employment laws
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High degree of self-motivation and discipline
- Ability to independently listen, gather and synthesize information, and formulate responses using sound judgment
- Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Communicates openly, honestly, and respectfully with diverse audiences and a wide range of levels in an organization
- Experience working both independently and, in a collaborative, team environment
- Ability to travel as needed up to 25%
- 5-7 years of relevant experience
- Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)
Desired Qualifications
- Hands-on leave or claims administration experience highly preferred
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