AVP, Integrated Absence Solutions
Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Client Services
2501QZ
AVP, Integrated Absence Solutions
Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Client Services
2501QZ
Working at Lockton
At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.
Business unit
Lockton-Dunning Series
Schedule
Full-time
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Workplace
Remote
Your Responsibilities
Due to our success and increased business opportunities, we are looking for an IAS Assistant Vice President to provide technical and operational support within the Integrated Absence Solutions Practice. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader in absence and disability management, with at least 7 years in the field. They excel at managing client consulting engagements, developing strategic plans, and leading benefit analysis and process improvements. Strong knowledge of federal and state disability and leave regulations (FMLA, ADA, PPL/PFML) is essential, along with experience in vendor and client management.
• Deploy, deliver and manage client consulting engagements
• Create strategic multi-year consulting plans to deploy necessary IAS services to all assigned clients including but not limited to marketing, implementation support, audit, current state assessment/operational review, benchmarking, policy review, alternative plan design analysis, etc.
• Conduct strategic client meetings for both current and future state benefit analysis, technology harmonization, and integration of workforce planning for internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in financial analysis of cost/insurance solutions related to employer life, disability and leave programs
• Evaluate leave administration functions and connections, enabling clients’ employee absence programs and recommend process improvements
• Analyze employer Plan documents, SPDs, policies and procedures for compliance, design, and operational improvement opportunities
• Conduct benchmarking of existing Life, Disability and Leave designs against comparator groups for new program introduction
• Manage vendor implementation plans with clients to ensure successful transition and communications
• Prepare client presentations and reports for internal and external partners
• Work with Client Service Team to assist with client/carrier relationship development and issue resolution including but not limited to complex claims resolution
• Manage individual client service budgets
• Mentor junior colleagues
• Attend lunch and evening events with clients to build ongoing relationships
• Regular business travel throughout the United States
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of progressive experience in absence management, disability management, or benefits administration.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to absence management (e.g., FMLA, State Disability and Leaves, PPL/PFML, ADA).
• Experience managing vendor relationships and overseeing outsourced service providers.
• Understanding of HR systems and tools, with a focus on absence management technologies.
• Understanding of large, national clients’ needs and challenges
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with business objectives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Understanding of Life and Disability group underwriting and funding arrangements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with multiple stakeholders and a proven track record of delivering exceptional client service
• Excellent communication, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with proven ability to interact with associates, clients and vendors at all levels of responsibility
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) with advanced ability to manipulate large spreadsheets, census data, benchmarking data, etc.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
Lockton Companies LLC is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We strive to cultivate an environment that learns from, celebrates, and thrives because of our breadth of differences. We are committed to fostering a culture where every member of the Lockton family feels valued and accepted as they are and safe to bring their authentic selves to work every single day. At the end of the day, our mission is to ensure that our family can be anyone’s family.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.
About Lockton
Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 13,100+ Associates doing business in over 155 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.
At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.
How We Will Support You
At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.
We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.
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