Senior Director, Absence, Disability and Medical Leave Consulting

WTW • Los Angeles, MA

4d • $175,000 - $185,000

About The Position

As a Senior Director, Absence, Disability Management and Life (ADML) you will lead large, highly visible client engagements involving the design and management of group disability and broader absence management programs. You will drive the strategy and grow relationships with current clients, as well as participate in prospecting opportunities with new clients. You will serve as a key voice to the marketplace of one of the world’s leading HR consulting firms and have the ability to contribute to the evolution of ADML delivery in North America. Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. The Role Serve as the strategic partner and trusted advisor to large, complex clients in the design and management of their ADML programs such as: ADML benefit plan analysis, design and cost savings strategies Vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization Audits of vendor performance (financial and operational) Paid family and company leave program development Materially grow ADML revenue through serving as the ADML expert in new client pursuits by crafting and selling solutions to meet their needs Oversee Consultants/Project Managers in the design and delivery of project plans; finalize and present deliverables to clients Contribute to marketing of Willis Towers Watson by speaking at conferences, writing articles and otherwise promoting the company Demonstrate extensive leadership ability by directly managing and/or mentoring other consultants

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience and success in the design/management of large group ADML programs gained in a consulting or brokerage environment
• Proven ability to generate revenue
• Track record of success in managing and growing large client relationships
• Proven experience in successfully leading projects
• Superior ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of an organization
• Interest and aptitude in keeping abreast of latest developments in broad health and welfare plan strategy and contributing to the development of new tools and approaches
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• Availability to travel 35-50% (largely day travel)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic partner and trusted advisor to large, complex clients in the design and management of their ADML programs such as: ADML benefit plan analysis, design and cost savings strategies Vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization Audits of vendor performance (financial and operational) Paid family and company leave program development
• Materially grow ADML revenue through serving as the ADML expert in new client pursuits by crafting and selling solutions to meet their needs
• Oversee Consultants/Project Managers in the design and delivery of project plans; finalize and present deliverables to clients
• Contribute to marketing of Willis Towers Watson by speaking at conferences, writing articles and otherwise promoting the company
• Demonstrate extensive leadership ability by directly managing and/or mentoring other consultants

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.

What This Job Offers

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