Senior Consultant/Financial Consultant, IAS

Due to our success and increased business opportunities, we are looking for an IAS Senior Consultant to provide technical and operational support within Integrated Absence Solutions Practice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate group life and disability benefits experience; high level of professionalism, possess the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, the flexibility to easily adapt to changing priorities and desire to engage in new opportunities to learn.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with senior-level client stakeholders to assess their absence management needs and design tailored solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on complex federal, state, and local leave regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave laws).
• Serve as a subject matter expert, advising clients on best practices and emerging trends in absence management.
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of integrated absence programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and organizational goals.
• Oversee the operational delivery of absence programs, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high-quality service.
• Manage cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to execute projects on time and within budget.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and proactively address potential compliance risks for clients.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks associated with absence program administration and ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• Analyze complex program data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and recommend enhancements.
• Deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations to improve program outcomes and efficiency.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports and dashboards for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead the resolution of escalated client issues, ensuring timely and satisfactory outcomes.
• Address root causes of recurring challenges and implement sustainable solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants and team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Contribute to the development of internal knowledge-sharing and training programs.
• Identify opportunities to enhance internal processes, tools, and methodologies to improve service delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive innovation and efficiency in absence management practices.