Strategic Absence Solutions Lead - Senior Consultant

Lockton; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockton Companies LLC is seeking an IAS Senior Consultant to provide technical and operational support within the Integrated Absence Solutions Practice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate group life and disability benefits experience and must maintain the highest level of professionalism, with the ability to lead end‑to‑end absence program implementations for complex clients in a fast‑paced environment.

The role emphasizes advisory on federal, state, and local leave regulations (FMLA, ADA) and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in absence management, benefits consulting, or HR.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local leave regulations (FMLA, ADA).
• Experience in peer review, oversight, and support of team through the marketing and renewal negotiation process for complex clients.
• Capability to present Federal and State IAS compliance screening independently.
• Ability to develop and present client strategy for paid sick‑leave compliance.
• Strong project‑management skills; capable of managing multiple high‑impact initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Legal right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior‑level client stakeholders to assess their absence management needs and design tailored solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on complex federal, state, and local leave regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, state‑specific leave laws).
• Serve as subject‑matter expert advising clients on best practices and emerging trends in absence management.
• Lead end‑to‑end implementation of integrated absence programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and organizational goals.
• Oversee operational delivery of absence programs, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high‑quality service.
• Manage cross‑functional teams and third‑party vendors to execute projects on time and within budget.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and proactively address potential compliance risks for clients.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks associated with absence‑program administration and ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• Analyze complex program data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and recommend enhancements.
• Deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations to improve program outcomes and efficiency.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports and dashboards for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead resolution of escalated client issues, ensuring timely and satisfactory outcomes.
• Address root causes of recurring challenges and implement sustainable solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants and team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Contribute to development of internal knowledge‑sharing and training programs.
• Identify opportunities to enhance internal processes, tools, and methodologies to improve service delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive innovation and efficiency in absence management practices.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Project management

Client engagement

Mentoring

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

ADP

Job description

Lockton Companies LLC is seeking an IAS Senior Consultant to provide technical and operational support within the Integrated Absence Solutions Practice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate group life and disability benefits experience and must maintain the highest level of professionalism, with the ability to lead end‑to‑end absence program implementations for complex clients in a fast‑paced environment.

The role emphasizes advisory on federal, state, and local leave regulations (FMLA, ADA) and