Assistant Vice President, Integrated Absence Solutions

Your Responsibilities

Due to our success and increased business opportunities, we are looking for an IAS Assistant Vice President 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.

• Lead and oversee the integrated absence management function, ensuring efficient and effective processes across all absence types.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders in HR, benefits, legal, finance, and operations to align absence management strategies with organizational goals.
• Design and execute strategies that improve the overall employee experience during periods of absence while balancing organizational needs.
• Develop and refine absence management processes and systems to ensure timely and accurate case management, reporting, and compliance.
• Implement innovative tools and technologies to streamline absence reporting, tracking, and analytics.
• Oversee the management of vendor relationships and ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) are met for all absence-related services.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to employee leave, disability, and workers’ compensation, including FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws.
• Stay informed on legislative changes impacting absence management and adjust policies and practices accordingly.
• Monitor and mitigate risks associated with absence management practices, including potential legal and financial exposure.
• Utilize data analytics to assess absence trends, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven recommendations for program optimization.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior leadership regarding absence metrics, program effectiveness, and areas for improvement.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of dashboards and reports to track program performance, costs, and trends.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employees, managers, and HR business partners regarding absence management policies and procedures.
• Provide training and support to HR professionals, managers, and employees on absence-related matters.
• Foster a culture of well-being by promoting programs and resources that assist employees in managing their health, wellness, and absence needs.
• Develop and manage the annual budget for absence management programs, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Monitor and analyze costs related to absences, including disability, leave, and workers’ compensation, and recommend cost-saving strategies.
• Lead efforts to continuously improve absence management services through feedback, process improvements, and the integration of new technologies.
• Promote best practices, innovation, and proactive solutions that enhance employee engagement and productivity.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7 years of progressive experience in absence management, disability management, or benefits administration, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to absence management (e.g., FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation).
• Provides oversight to individuals responsible for day-to-day implementation support.
• Assists in development of broader IAS strategy with respect to IAS implementation approach and process.
• Broadly improves client outcomes leading to a better client/carrier/vendor experience.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and overseeing outsourced service providers.
• Strong understanding of HR systems and tools, with a focus on absence management technologies.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with business objectives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Legal right to work in the United States.