Senior Consultant​/Financial Consultant, IAS

IAS Senior Consultant – Integrated Absence Solutions Practice

Due to our success and increased business opportunities, we are looking for an IAS Senior Consultant to provide technical and operational support within Integrated Absence Solutions Practice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate group life and disability benefits experience and must maintain the highest level of professionalism, work well in a fast‑paced environment, show flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and desire to learn.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field;
  Master’s preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in absence management, benefits consulting, or HR, with a proven track record of managing complex client engagements.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with HRIS or absence‑management systems (e.g., Workday, ADP).
• Self‑directed and collaborative in a fast‑paced environment.
• Legal right to work in the United States.

Lockton Companies LLC is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We strive to cultivate an environment that learns from, celebrates, and thrives because of our breadth of differences. We are committed to fostering a culture where every member of the Lockton family feels valued and accepted as they are and safe to bring their authentic selves to work every single day.

At the end of the day, our mission is to ensure that our family can be anyone’s family.