Absence Management Practice Leader

The Standard; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 133,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the Employee Benefits Division as an Absence Management Practice Leader. You will provide leadership and consultative insight into absence management products while supporting sales efforts and enhancing the company's reputation. This role requires extensive experience in disability products and the ability to travel. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual incentive bonus plan

Generous paid time off

Supportive management

Paid parental leave

Employee giving program

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of disability product experience.
• At least 2 years of FMLA and broader leave management programs.

Responsibilities

• Support sales efforts through developing leave/absence management sales strategy.
• Act as the central contact and spokesperson for the Absence product line.
• Participate in industry conferences to position the company as a leader.

Skills

Customer Focus

Driving Success

Winning Together

Education

BA/BS in Business

BA/BS in Human Resources

BA/BS in Health Services

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams across the nation, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

Our Employee Benefits Division is growing! The Absence Management Practice Leader will provide leadership, analysis, and consultative insight into Standard’s absence management product line, including Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML), Americans with Disabilities (ADA), and Waiver of Premium for Purchaser (WPP) services. You will serve as an internal and external advocate and to ensure that Standard successfully meets its absence management product’s mission and goals while being recognized in the marketplace as the absence management subject matter expert and spokesperson for The Standard’s leave offerings. In addition, you will support PFML as a total leave solution for customers.

• Support sales efforts to contribute to the sale and retention of business through developing and executing a leave/absence management sales strategy. Collaborate with Product and Sales Enablement to develop and promote products and services.
• Work and negotiate with Underwriting, Legal, QA, and other departments, as well as state regulators, to contribute to business growth, product development, and the company’s reputation in the absence management and disability marketplace.
• Engage in the consulting/broker community alongside sales and client management to communicate and improve our leave offerings.
• Assist with responses to RFPs, and prepare and deliver finalist presentations.
• Act as the central contact and spokesperson for the Absence product line.
• Develop industry contacts, enhance industry knowledge, and provide benchmarking data upon request.
• Participate in industry conferences to position the company as a leader in Absence Management.
• Create, foster, and present Continuing Education Courses focused on Absence and Disability.
• Support the RFP process by answering inquiries from internal teams and acting as SME for proposal questions.
• Prior experience working with disability and leave management products is required.
• Residence within the US and the ability to work remotely are required.
• Ability to travel up to 50% annually throughout the United States is required.

Skills And Background You’ll Need

• BA/BS in Business, Human Resources, Health Services, or related discipline preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 7–10 years of disability product experience and at least 2 years of FMLA and broader leave management programs.
• Advanced knowledge of absence management programs, including short-term and long-term disability, statutory leaves, FMLA, paid family leave, and related regulations (ADA, ADEA, etc.).
• Residence within the US and the ability to work remotely are required.
• Ability to travel up to 50% annually throughout the United States is required.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Customer Focus: Understanding the needs of internal and external clients.
• Driving Success: Proactive approach to developing a team that exceeds expectations.
• Winning Together: Collaborate with the Employee Benefits team to strategize and drive sales success.

Why Join The Standard?

We have built a legacy of stability, financial strength, and exceptional customer service through our service-oriented people. When you join The Standard, you can expect:

• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• An annual incentive bonus plan.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, wellness days, and volunteer hours — PTO increases with tenure.
• Supportive management and opportunities for career growth.
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• An employee giving program that doubles your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.

In addition to a competitive salary range, our benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

Salary Range: $133,750.00 - $195,750.00