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HUB International

Senior Absence Management Consultant

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
95K-110K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
95K-110K Annually
Senior level
Provide absence management consulting for short-/long-term disability, workers' comp, FMLA, ADA, statutory leave, and PTO. Analyze carrier and employer data, support vendor RFPs/implementations, develop strategy and evaluation criteria, and represent HUB at events. Collaborate with clients to design and implement absence program solutions and manage vendor relationships.
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ABOUT US

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions

Job Description

Workforce Absence Management Consultant

Join a Winning Team at HUB International

When you join the team at HUB International, you become part of the 5th largest global insurance broker, providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. Becoming a part of HUB means that you thrive in an entrepreneurial and fast paced team environment supported by over 16,000 professionals in 500 offices across North America. You will be able to actively contribute to our track record of year over year growth fueled by innovative new products and services, mergers and acquisitions, and a great team of people. As part of our talent engine, you will exemplify our strong core values which drive our unique corporate culture. HUB’s entrepreneurial spirit is evident in our people, products and philanthropic initiatives and we are passionate about our talent!

Workforce Absence Management (WAM) is a division of People & Technology Consulting (P&T), a national consulting practice within HUB International. This hands-on position will help the team support clients by providing and executing the best Absence programs for their employees. This role will provide specialized focus in the area of absence management by assisting with client engagement efforts as part of continuously improving and expanding our practice.
 

Role Responsibilities

  • Provide Absence Management consulting services involving short- and long- term disability, workers’ compensation, statutory disability/paid family and medical leave, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sick/Vacation/Paid-Time-Off.
  • Assist leader and team to work with clients on various absence management programs to analyze business requirements and design and implement solutions to fit their absence program design, processes/function, intra-program coordination, and vendor management needs.
  • Conduct analytical evaluations on data received from carriers and employers related to workers’ compensation, short- and long- term disability, FMLA/leave of absence, and sick/vacation/PTO plans.
  • Support and/or conduct leave vendor identification (RFPs/RFIs) and implementations.
  • Support efforts to develop strategy options and vendor evaluation criteria for clients.
  • Leverage external networks including vendors, partners, industry resources, etc.
  • Use skills including fact-finding and analytic investigation to identify issues and risks.
  • Positively and proactively represent HUB International in meetings, seminars, trade shows and networking events.

Position Requirements 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field from a four-year college or university.
  • Four - six years of experience in human resources, with specific experience and SME-level Workforce Absence Management  knowledge of absence issues and applicable employment laws. Hands-on leave or claims administration experience highly preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High degree of self-motivation and discipline
  • Ability to independently listen, gather and synthesize information, and formulate responses using sound judgment.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Communicates openly, honestly, and respectfully with diverse audiences and a wide range of levels in an organization.
  • Experience working both independently and, in a collaborative, team environment.
  • Ability to travel as needed up to 25%

JOIN OUR TEAM

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.

The expected salary range for this position is $ 95,000 to $110,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HAS and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, personal, floating holidays and company holidays. In addition, eligible annual bonuses, equity and commissions may be available for some positions.  

Department Information Technology

Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Up to 25%

Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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