Consultant- Absence Management

Spring, an Alera Group Company is looking to add a Consultant to their Absence Management team!



Provides consulting and subject matter expertise in the absence management arena, including disability, FMLA, PFML, and coordination with other leave types and benefit programs. This position is in our Boston office but can be remote.


Works closely with our clients and consultants in the following areas:

Respond to internal and external client and prospect inquiries
Lead initial discovery calls and develop resulting proposals accordingly
Advise clients on disability, FMLA, PFML, leave, ADA, and return to work approaches
Prepare disability, absence, and health management program deliverables
Manage client engagements including relationship expansion and assuring timely, clearly communicated client deliverables
Oversee vendor procurement, negotiation, and optimization
Foster ongoing carrier and TPA relationships
Generate business in accordance with individual sales target
Collaborate with other teams to provide strategies and solutions
Peer review the work of other team members as needed


The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of disability and absence management experience and achieved or is working towards a CLMS certification. Key characteristics include:



Proven knowledge of federal, state, and local absence regulations
Strong ability to analyze absence plans, policies, processes, and technology usage
Effective communication skills (in both oral and written forms) across multiple audiences
Experience with converting results and findings into effective client deliverables
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
High degree of customer focus and responsiveness
Strong relationship building skills and motivation to prospect and network
Ability to deliver high quality work on deadline and within scope
Proven project management skills and use of various tools and communication methods
Involvement in training/mentoring junior staff
Flexibility and energy to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment
Ability to travel on an as needed basis

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes competitive benefits.


We offer comprehensive benefits to employees, including medical, dental, STD, LTD and life insurance, 401k, paid time off and much more.



We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.



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