Client Advocate

Sun Life; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Paid family leave

Paid parental leave

Adoption leave

Medical coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability programs

Sabbatical program

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Sun Life U.S. is a leading benefits provider serving approximately 50 million Americans nationwide.

This role focuses on intake and end-to-end resolution of customer inquiries, coordinating with back office teams, maintaining CRM records and delivering reporting to clients. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of client-facing experience in the Group Employee Benefits space, with strong problem solving and communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• You should have a thorough understanding of contract provisions and administrative policies and procedures.
• Experience within the Group Employee Benefits Industry; with FMLA and Paid Statutory Leave experience required.
• 5+ years of client facing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with back office areas to resolve issues and follow through.
• Act as the daily point of contact for customer inquiries (calls, emails, web chats).
• Track activities in CRM.
• Fulfill reporting requests from customers.
• Maintain tracking and reporting; identify improvements needed.
• Work with internal partners to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Client-facing experience

Problem solving

Adaptability

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives.

Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities.

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

We have opportunities available supporting clients located in Central and Eastern Standard Time Zones

In this role, you will be responsible for intake and resolution of Customer (U1000 lives) inquiries, problems and/or service requests. You will act as the primary issue resolution owner and be responsible for resolving any Customer problems or issues. You will take ownership of issues from beginning to end.

How You Will Contribute:

• Coordinate with all necessary 'back office' areas to resolve - Organize, oversee, manage, monitor and follow through
• Act as the daily point of contact for any customer inquiries (calls, emails, web chats, etc.)
• Track activities in CRM
• Responsible for fulfilling reporting requests from customers
• Maintain tracking and reporting. Identify and drive business changes / continuous improvements needed
• Look at trends and root cause analysis and work with internal partners from claims, Underwriting, etc. to identify improvement opportunities

What You Will Bring With You:

• You must be very responsive, resolving service issues as quickly as possible
• You will develop solutions to customer needs/issues during the entire lifecycle of the case
• Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment
• The ability to actively listen to customers, paying attention to their needs, wants, likes, dislikes, trends, ideas and suggestions is critical
• Knowledgeable, service oriented professional approach
• This role requires flexibility, adaptability and the ability to pitch in and support the team's work at all times
• Proven record of providing strong and effective customer service
• Ability to Influence the horizontal process and influence the owners of each part of the process
• Experience effectively analyzing issues and identifying root causes to prevent reoccurrence
• Understanding of systems and technology

Required Education & Skills:

• You should have a thorough understanding of contract provisions and administrative policies and procedures
• Experience within the Group Employee Benefits Industry; with FMLA and Paid Statutory Leave experience required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of client facing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent problem solving skills and high energy and enthusiasm
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions. National Average Base Salary: 58,800-88,200

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We're proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S., we've also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

We will make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email [e-mail] request an accommodation.

For applicants residing in California, please read our employee California Privacy Policy and Notice.

We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Category:

Sales - Distribution Support

Posting End Date:

29/09/2026