Absence Consultant

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.The Senior Absence Consultant will consult with internal sales and account management teams, as well as with external national account clients, on a wide variety of complex projects including: FMLA, Sick Pay, Salary Continuance, Statutory Disability, Short-term Disability, Long- term Disability, Vacation and Paid Time-off (PTO) and other employer sponsored leave programs. The role will serve as a subject matter expert for our client service team members and partner internally to create client deliverables, contribute to client management and business activities, and participate in the creation of new intellectual capital. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has expertise within a national accounts broker focusing on absence and disability programs consulting.Experience on the broker side of the business is a must-have. Expertise in PTO programs highly desired. Ability to create written thought leadership materials that are client ready.Core Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Provide valued-added consulting expertise on large, sophisticated Absence and Disability Management projects including:Absence and disability plan design and strategyModeling, cost analyses, funding, and employee contribution strategiesVendor analysis, selection, negotiation, and procurementOngoing plan management, including evaluation of program performance and trendsAssist with vendor capability reviews and annual RFI’sBenchmarking studies and analysesPlan compliance and audit supportDeliver superior, consistent management and deliverables in support of Absence Consulting leadership for assigned clients:Serve as primary contact to our client service team on delivery of defined work product, offering absence management subject matter expertiseDraft and manage project plans involving multiple workflow streams and client teamsOversee the day-to-day project deliverables, ensuring the progress of the work product against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standardsManage client team expectations and raise appropriate issues to leadership for resolutionsInterface with colleagues as needed to ascertain the client’s broader business objectives, ensuring work product is strategically alignedDevelop a trusted advisor relationship with internal stakeholders through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of projectsContribute to the development of new resources, tools, and approaches. Demonstrates thought leadership and deep expertise in multiple areas of absence and disability management for multi-state employers. Experience creating client-ready materials such as White Papers, program reviews and other thought leadership.Directly contribute to clients’ success through applying technical expertiseRemain current on industry trends, Leave legislation and vendor updates and share information with the larger Brown & Brown Strategic Non-Medical Solutions organization and clientsBuild relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teamsDemonstrate natural ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levelsServe as mentor and resource to internal team members specific to absence managementContribute to special projects as defined by leadershipBuild and maintain library of Absence & Productivity projects, RFPs, templates, market data and other deliverablesSkills needed:BA or BS degree12-15+ years of experience and success in the design/management of group disability and absence management plans gained in a consulting, brokerage, or multiple large employer (10,000+ lives) environmentProven experience successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously and producing quality deliverables on time and within budgetDemonstrated success in managing client issues and relationships; some experience in growing relationships with current clientsAbility to review client absence and leave programs and make extensive recommendations based on experience and understanding of federal and state regulations and leave-based programs designs.Strong interpersonal and team skillsPolished and well developed oral and written communication skillsSelf-starter attitude and ability to work with ambiguityFlexibility and proven ability to diagnose and resolve issuesStrong analytical and creative skillsExperience training/mentoring junior staffThe ability to see the "big picture," leveraging the resources of related practices to address the clients' business challengesWorking knowledge of MS Excel, Teams, Word, Sharepoint and PPT; SalesforceAvailability to travel periodically for client and prospect meetingsConsulting experience requiredWe seek out and embrace diversity in our talent. Our business thrives on diversity of talent, experience, character, and inclusion.Brown & Brown does not discriminate against teammates or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, absence of religious affiliation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, perception of disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, gender orientation, marital status, service in our armed forces, veteran status in our armed forces, political activity or political party affiliation. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all our teammates and applicants for employment. Our equal employment opportunity philosophy, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, applies to all aspects of employment with us including recruiting, hiring, training, transfer/promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.Teammate Benefits & Total Well-BeingWe go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy ServicesBeyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.Recruiting Vendor Disclosure StatementBrown & Brown does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors or employment agencies ("Recruiting Vendors"). Recruiting Vendors must have a valid written agreement and received prior written authorization from an authorized Brown & Brown representative before submitting candidates for any publicly posted role. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Brown & Brown or its employees become the property of Brown & Brown, and no fees will be paid for such submissions. Additional information regarding this policy can be found on our careers page.The Power To Be Yourself As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”. SummaryLocation: Remote - Michigan; Remote - Kansas; Remote - Indiana; Remote - Florida; Remote - WisconsinType: Full time