Hiring: Consultant - IAS Company: Lockton Location: Kansas City, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:27:46 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Workday About the job Experience: •4+ years of experience in absence management, benefits administration, or human resources consulting. Required Skills: •Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities •Partner with clients to assess their absence management needs and recommend customized solutions. •Provide expert guidance on federal, state, and local leave regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and state-specific leave laws. •Act as a trusted advisor, delivering insights and strategies to help clients optimize their absence programs. •Lead the implementation of integrated absence management programs, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with client objectives. •Oversee the ongoing administration of absence programs, including leave tracking, compliance monitoring, and employee communications. •Partner cross-functionally with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure high-quality program delivery. •Stay up to date on changes in absence-related regulations and proactively inform clients of potential impacts. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience). •Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local leave regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA). •Demonstrated capacity to make appropriate plan design recommendations based on supporting data for life, STD, LTD and AD&D without oversight. •Able to make appropriate paid leave design recommendations (with oversight). •Able to present IAS Benchmarking Deliverable to all clients without oversight and provide support to more junior staff. •Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. •Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with HRIS or absence management systems (e.g., Workday, ADP). •Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. •Legal right to work in the United States. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!