Associate Consultant, IAS

Lockton; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockton is seeking an IAS Associate Consultant in Plano, TX. The role focuses on providing technical and operational support for Integrated Absence Solutions, drawing on experience with group life and disability benefits.

You will work with senior consultants and project teams to deliver compliant, client-ready absence programs. The position requires a Bachelor's in HR or related field and 1–3 years in absence management or HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in absence management, benefits administration, or HR.
• Basic understanding of federal, state, and local leave regulations (FMLA, ADA).
• Ability to review renewals and negotiate with carriers with oversight.
• Experience with self-funded disability, leave plans, and PTO programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for teamwork.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS/absence management systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client needs and recommend tailored absence management solutions.
• Guide clients on FMLA, ADA, and state leave laws.
• Support program implementation and integration with client systems.
• Manage day-to-day administration of absence programs with internal teams.
• Ensure documentation and communications meet legal requirements.
• Create workflows, policies, and procedures for absence programs.
• Analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare reports and presentations for clients and internal use.

Skills

HRIS familiarity

Workday

ADP

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in HR

Tools

Workday

Job description

Associate Consultant, IAS – (2601VR)

Description

Due to our success and increased business opportunities, we are looking for an ++IAS Associate 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++

• Assist in analyzing client needs and recommending tailored absence management solutions.
• Provide guidance to clients on federal, state, and local leave regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and state-specific leave laws.
• Support clients with program implementation, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage the day-to-day administration of absence programs, including leave tracking and compliance oversight.
• Help ensure that all documentation, processes, and communications are accurate and compliant with legal requirements.
• Assist in creating workflows, policies, and procedures for absence management programs.
• Gather and analyze absence program data to identify trends, performance metrics, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and client use, delivering actionable insights.
• Stay informed about updates to absence-related regulations and communicate changes to clients as needed.
• Contribute to the development of best practices for program implementation and administration.
• Work closely with senior consultants, project managers, and operational teams to deliver high-quality absence solutions.
• Assist in identifying and resolving issues related to absence program administration.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the efficiency of absence program delivery.
• Provide input into the development of tools and resources to improve client experiences.

Qualifications

++EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED++

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 1-3 years of experience in absence management, benefits administration, or human resources.

• Basic understanding of federal, state, and local leave regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA).

• Ability to review complex renewals for areas of opportunity, ability to lead renewal negotiations with carrier with oversight

• Can conduct alternative design analysis for self-funded disability, leave plans, and paid time off programs.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with HRIS or absence management systems (e.g., Workday, ADP).

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• 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.

Primary Location

: TX-Plano

Schedule

: Full-time

Hiring Manager

: Teresa Bodle

Organization

: Center Services Series

Anticipated Closing Date

:Ongoing|Ongoing