Associate Director, Premium Administration

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. Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities. Job Description The Opportunity Reporting to the Director of Premium Administration, this position owns the Premium Audit function end-to-end, leads cross functional initiatives, and delivers the reporting and analytics infrastructure required for data driven decision‑making. The Associate Director translates strategic direction into operational outcomes, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across audit, projects, and reporting. What you will do Own the Premium Audit function end‑to‑end, including audit standards, methodology, scheduling, and quality control. Ensure audit accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of complex audit disputes. Establish and maintain escalation criteria for audit findings and outcomes. Lead cross‑functional stakeholder engagement and proactively escalated risks and dependencies to identify audit defects faster and Drive automation opportunities to increase audit capabilities, flag variances and create guardrails for premium application and reconciliation. Develop premium calculation tools to assist with client education and partner with L&D to enhance training programs for internal partners What you will bring with you 5+ years of managerial experience within Group Insurance Results‑driven leader with demonstrated success driving continuous improvement, streamlining processes, and deploying scalable solutions Comfortable navigating ambiguity, balancing competing priorities, and delivering measurable demonstrated business outcomes Proficient in enterprise systems and advanced Microsoft Office tools; strong understanding of insurance products, premium lifecycles, and related accounting impacts Highly effective communicator and people leader with a proven ability to build trust, develop and coach teams, translate complex financial and operational concepts, and influence diverse stakeholders Capable of independently leading initiatives and directing staff in alignment with role scope Salary Range 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. Salary Range: $84,200 - $126,300. Benefits 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 View email address on click.appcast.io to 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sun Life