Paid Leave Consultant

Unum UK

. Drive initiatives and lead project groups related to new statutory plans .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $75,500 - $142,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex Paid Family and Medical Leave implementations, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations while delivering high-quality project outcomes. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, policy interpretation, and developing innovative solutions to meet client needs.

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Paid Family And Medical Leave ExpertiseClaims Processing KnowledgeProject Management ExperienceRegulatory Compliance UnderstandingLeadership And Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Claims ProcessingProject ManagementRegulatory CompliancePolicy DevelopmentChange ManagementProcess DevelopmentTrend AnalysisWorkflow DesignStatutory Benefits KnowledgeEmployee Benefits Understanding

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Motivation

Tools & Technologies

Unum ProductsBusiness ApplicationsClient-Facing WebinarsEducational WebinarsRFP And RFI Processes

Industry Keywords

FMLAPaid LeaveStatutory PlansLegal ComplianceClient EngagementChange Management StrategiesCross-Functional ProjectsSelf-Insured OfferingsCorporate PoliciesLegislation Advisory

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive initiatives and lead project groups related to new statutory plans
Make decisions about processes and system requirements supporting new state programs and requirements
Serve as subject matter expert on integrated paid leave, claims, FMLA, and state workflows
Lead implementations of corporate and statutory Paid Family and Medical Leave policies
Represent Unum in client-facing meetings and educational webinars
Deliver large, complex, cross-functional projects within established timeframes and quality measures
Lead SMEs across field, legal, implementation, operations, underwriting, IT, learning and development, and finance teams
Develop processes for self-insured and fully insured PFML statutory offerings
Prepare change-management strategies and project goals, objectives, scope, success measures, reporting, and communication mechanisms
Identify resources, assign work, manage risks, resolve issues, and escalate issues as needed
Manage complex corporate and statutory paid leave implementations
Support go-to-market initiatives, pre-sale policy reviews, and design consultations
Assist customers in developing legally compliant corporate paid leave policies
Consult with clients and internal partners on policy interpretation and service impacts
Support client HR groups during implementation of new statutory and corporate paid leaves
Coordinate internal and external resources to deliver customer contracts, service agreements, and funding agreements
Advise on PFML legislation, claims and leave administration best practices, and innovative solutions
Support training programs and participate in statutory and federal PFML rulemaking
Educate internal partners on current and pending PFML legislation
Support RFP and RFI activities as the Paid Leave expert
Develop and deliver client- and broker-facing PFML webinars
Interact with customers, brokers, consultants, and other intermediaries regarding legislation and legal changes
Develop compliant PFML processes and workflows with PP&C
Prepare paid leave trend analysis for client meetings
Mentor business partners and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year college degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum 7 years claims, FMLA, Paid Leave, legal compliance or project management experience
In-depth knowledge of claim and leave processing and the regulatory and compliance landscape related to statutory benefits
Knowledge of corporate and statutory Paid Family and Medical Leave legislation
Knowledge of Unum products, Benefits, contract development, compliance, billing, and corresponding workflow processes
Basic understanding of Employee Benefit programs
Ability to plan, negotiate, organize, and influence internal and external resources
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Knowledge and ability to apply technology within Unum and corresponding business applications
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects while directing and influencing many resources
Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities within tight deadlines
Strong leadership and presentation skills
Comfortable facilitating meetings and leading internal and external customer teams
Ability to analyze problems and develop and execute creative, customer-focused solutions
Ability to motivate and engage team members
Ability to travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package including Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO, including paid time to volunteer
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
Healthcare benefits including health, vision, and dental
Insurance benefits including short- and long-term disability
Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute or not