Associate Consultant, IAS

Lockton • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Lockton Companies LLC is seeking an IAS Associate Consultant to provide technical and operational support within its Integrated Absence Solutions Practice. The role supports clients in designing, implementing, and administering absence management programs, while collaborating with senior consultants, project managers, operational teams, and internal partners. The ideal candidate has group life and disability benefits experience, demonstrates professionalism, adapts readily to changing priorities, works effectively in a fast-paced environment, and is interested in learning and taking on new opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in absence management, benefits administration, or human resources.
• Basic understanding of federal, state, and local leave regulations, including FMLA and ADA.
• Ability to review complex renewals for areas of opportunity and lead carrier renewal negotiations with oversight.
• Ability to conduct alternative design analysis for self-funded disability, leave plans, and paid time off programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Familiarity with HRIS or absence management systems, such as Workday or ADP.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Legal right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Group life and disability benefits experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing client needs and recommending tailored absence management solutions.
• Provide clients with guidance on federal, state, and local leave regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and state-specific leave laws.
• Support program implementation and integration with existing systems and processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams on day-to-day absence program administration, including leave tracking and compliance oversight.
• Help ensure documentation, processes, and communications are accurate and legally compliant.
• Assist in creating workflows, policies, and procedures for absence management programs.
• Gather and analyze absence program data to identify trends, performance metrics, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and client use, providing actionable insights.
• Stay informed about absence-related regulatory updates and communicate changes to clients as needed.
• Contribute to best practices for program implementation and administration.
• Work with senior consultants, project managers, and operational teams to deliver absence solutions.
• Assist in identifying and resolving absence program administration issues.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve the efficiency of absence program delivery.
• Provide input into tools and resources intended to improve client experiences.
• Review complex renewals for opportunities and support leading carrier renewal negotiations with oversight.
• Conduct alternative design analysis for self-funded disability, leave plans, and paid time off programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level