Senior Absence & Disability Strategy Consultant

Alliant; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant consultant role focuses on absence and disability program development, implementation, and monitoring for assigned accounts. Expertise in FMLA, workers' compensation, return-to-work, ADA, and related leave management is required.

The position involves evaluating third-party administrator performance, negotiating with carriers, and coordinating with external vendors to optimize client outcomes. Travel is expected to support client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten or more years of related work experience in absence and disability management.
• Strong communication, planning, and analytical skills; continuing education requirements for license renewal or credential.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates absence management strategies across disability and leave programs.
• Evaluates performance of disability programs and vendors; reviews data and claims handling practices.
• Analyzes disability incidence and duration to drive improvement initiatives.
• Integrates healthcare disability programs with health benefits and manages client relationships.
• Engages in team selling, RFP responses, and manages vendor contracts and communications.
• Stays updated on legislative changes affecting absence and disability benefits.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Ten (10) or more years of experience

Job description

Alliant consultant role focuses on absence and disability program development, implementation, and monitoring for assigned accounts. Expertise in FMLA, workers' compensation, return-to-work, ADA, and related leave management is required.

The position involves evaluating third-party administrator performance, negotiating with carriers, and coordinating with external vendors to optimize client outcomes. Travel is expected to support client engagements.