Dedicated Client Liaison (Bi-Lingual)

Sun Life; United States; Remote; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and sick time

Paid family, parental and adoption LE

Medical coverage

Company paid life and AD&D insurance

Disability programs

Partially paid sabbatical

Job summary

Sun Life U.S. is seeking a Dedicated Client Liaison fluent in Spanish to support intake, coordination, and resolution of inquiries related to employee benefits, including absence, PFMLs, disability, and EOI. You will partner with Client HR/benefits, payroll, and managers to guide processes and educate users.

On-site attendance and business travel (~10%) are required. You will translate complex benefits knowledge into practical workplace solutions and ensure timely resolutions for clients and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related work experience
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish required
• Thorough experience administering disability and absence
• In-depth knowledge of group insurance products and paid leave programs
• Payroll and finance acumen preferred
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Proactively build and define your role with the Client, service team, and people leader.
• Manage and resolve inquiries, issues, and service requests related to the Client’s benefits.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure accurate processing of benefits.
• Assist with benefit claims submission and monitor progression; provide updates.
• Support employees through return-to-work processes and EOI explanations.
• Deliver Client-facing training and presentations on Sun Life benefits.
• Analyze reports, perform audits, and communicate findings clearly to the Client.
• Identify enhancements to benefit administration for faster processing and higher satisfaction

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Disability knowledge

Absence administration

Client communication

Data interpretation

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:

Please note that you must be bilingual and fluent in Spanish for this role. The opportunity: In the position of Dedicated Client Liaison, you will be responsible for supporting the intake, coordination, and resolution of inquiries, issues, and service requests related to the Client’s employee benefits package. This includes absence, applicable PFMLs, short- and long-term disability, accommodation services, and other services provided by Sun Life to the Client. This role requires a deep understanding of employee benefits and the ability to translate that expertise into practical, effective workplace solutions that support both the Client and their employees. You will be accountable for driving Client issues to accurate and timely resolution, while ensuring clear and consistent communication with the appropriate individuals and teams at Sun Life and the Client. You will partner closely with stakeholders such as the Client human resources/benefits teams, payroll, employee relations, managers, and other personnel to answer questions, provide guidance, and support training or education related to Sun Life services. You may also engage directly with Client employees, offering guidance on their Sun Life-related benefits and helping them understand the resources and support available to them. You must be bilingual and fluent in Spanish for this role. When needed, on-site attendance at Client facilities and Sun Life offices is a required responsibility of this position. You must be available to attend in-person meetings as business needs dictate. Business travel is an essential function of your role. We estimate that you could spend approximately 10% of your work time on an annual basis traveling for work-related reasons, although the actual time required for travel may be smaller or greater than this estimate.

What you will do:

• Proactively build and define your role in collaboration with the Client, service team, and people leader, identifying key responsibilities and translating them into measurable actions while remaining adaptable as responsibilities evolve and shift over time.
• Build and maintain a deep understanding of the Client’s in-force Sun Life benefits and apply that knowledge to support effective benefit administration, align with the Client’s processes, and deliver solutions that meet the needs of the Client and its employees.
• Manage and resolve all inquiries, issues, and concerns to the satisfaction of the person/group inquiring.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate processing of employee benefits.
• Assist with benefit claims submission and monitor claim progression, providing status updates as needed.
• Partner with Client stakeholders to support employees through the return-to-work process, helping promote timely transitions and seamless workforce continuity.
• Support employees through the Evidence of Insurability (EOI) process by clearly explaining requirements, required actions, and available resources to help promote timely processing and a positive employee experience.
• Participate in various Client meetings to answer questions regarding Sun Life’s benefits.
• Proactively share insight and guidance on benefit administration, disability coverage, paid leave administration, and other plan management topics with the Client’s HR/benefits representatives and, when applicable, Client employees.
• Understand and, when needed, operate within the Client’s administration systems to gather employee status information.
• Create and deliver Client-facing training and/or presentations, including developing visual content and structuring information for clarity and impact.
• Analyze and leverage available reports, conduct thorough audits, and effectively communicate relevant information to the Client in a clear, concise, and easily digestible format.
• Perform root cause analysis and proactively communicate with Sun Life service team regarding trends, needs, and employee level experience to continuously improve the Client experience.
• Identify and implement specific enhancements to benefit administration clarity with measurable success metrics such as reduced employee inquiries, improved satisfaction scores, and faster processing times.
• Identify areas for Sun Life to bolster performance of the services and meaningful ways to measure and value the Client relationship.

What you will bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and a minimum of 3+ years of related work experience.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish is required for this role.
• Thorough experience administering disability and absence.
• In-depth knowledge of group insurance products/processes and paid leave administration programs.
• A deep understanding of the leave of absence process, including eligibility requirements, documentation, and coordination with other benefits.
• Payroll and finance acumen preferred.
• Excellent customer services skills and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong self-motivation, adaptability, and initiative while supporting team efforts.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people and handle difficult customer service situations.
• A strong understanding of systems and technology, including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to interpret reports and apply basic data analysis to support effective benefit administration and informed client decision-making.
• Comfort with ambiguity and a proactive approach to evolving your responsibilities, demonstrating flexibility to take on ownership of new responsibilities as they emerge and business needs develop.

Salary Range: $58,300 - $87,500 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.

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 accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations 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] to request an accommodation.

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: Absence / Leave Management Posting End Date: 18/11/2026

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