Senior Absence Consultant
Core
Subject matter expert in absence and leave management, serving as a regional resource for new business development, client retention, and strategic guidance on leave programs.
Role type
Senior Absence Consultant (Employee Benefits)
Builds
Employer-specific leave policies, RFP responses, and strategic absence management programs
Domain
Insurance brokerage / Human Resources / Employee Benefits
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Leave management expertise, federal and state leave law knowledge, consultative presence, carrier relationship management, RFP execution, audit and gap analysis, return-to-work planning
Preferred skills
Advanced HR credentials (CEBS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, JD), experience in insurance brokerages or carriers
Technologies
TPAs, carrier systems, leave management software
Responsibilities
Conduct audits and gap analyses of current leave programs; Navigate and interpret federal and state-specific leave laws; Serve as lead consultant on leave management programs for key clients; Participate in discovery calls and client presentations to drive new business; Educate and train clients and internal employees on leave management topics; Maintain strong relationships with leading carriers and TPAs
