Unum Group

Director, Group Client Engagement

Unum Group$89K — $169K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • 5+ years' experience managing in a related complex customer service environment
  • Strong knowledge of the insurance business and workflow processes
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service and quality improvement
  • Proven leadership and people management skills, including coaching and development of managers

Responsibilities

  • Lead recruitment and development of the engagement team
  • Manage servicing of in-force customers through collaboration
  • Create and refine strategic approaches to improve performance
  • Initiate workflow changes to enhance customer service and reduce costs
  • Drive continuous improvement of key business processes
  • Identify trends and implement training strategies for team knowledge

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental)
  • Insurance benefits (short & long-term disability)
  • Performance-based incentive plans
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and additional contribution
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date: August 10

General Summary:
The Director, Group Client Engagement leads the Long Term Care (LTC) Client Engagement team that supports our employer clients, with a primary focus on developing and executing strategic engagement initiatives in line with Unum's closed block LTC strategy.

This role acts as a strategic partner across the Home Office, Field leadership, and broker organizations, ensuring alignment on engagement priorities and advancing a proactive, education-focused approach to managing client needs. The Director identifies emerging trends, shapes & implements scalable engagement strategies, and influences cross-functional decisions to drive appropriate risk-based outcomes.

The Director also oversees the evolution of the Group Client Engagement model and leads a team of professionals, ensuring strong capability, accountability, and alignment to business priorities. Through cross-functional collaboration and leadership of strategic initiatives, this role ensures the function delivers consistent, high-quality outcomes that support enterprise goals.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
  • Efficiently recruit, manage, develop and motivate a team responsible for supporting all levels of the Field Office, brokers and clients as needed
  • Ownership for certain aspects of servicing of in-force customers, with appropriate collaboration with field and partners outside of own business area
  • Creating, testing and refining new approaches to our strategy to improve overall performance and sharing best practices
  • Embrace and lead change to improve workflow, enhance customer service and reduce operating costs
  • Leverage strong internal partnerships to find service resolutions and make it easy for our clients to do business with Unum
  • Instill a sense of urgency in others and ensure that field partners, brokers and clients are getting the level of responsiveness and service they expect
  • Provide strategic direction to team and partners as new processes, products, systems or platforms are developed
  • Ensure collective ownership of talent effectiveness across the teams with accountability for candid exchange of feedback that motivates and rewards high performers and ensures calibration of assessment
  • Identification of trends within teams and oversee the consistent implementation of creative strategies (e.g. training) to ensure team is knowledgeable and customer focused
  • Proactively identify and research problems or trends and develop and implement resolutions independently or partnering with internal connects as needed
  • Participate in a strategic leadership capacity in the analysis, design, development and delivery of Home Office driven projects
  • Initiate and drive continuous improvement efforts around key business processes
  • Keep abreast of Business and workflow changes in all supported organizations and implement workflow changes accordingly
  • Ensure that the highest level of quality is maintained
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Job Specifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • 5+ years' experience managing in a related complex customer service environment required
  • 5+ years management experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of the insurance business, the company's operating structure, product offerings, external drivers and corresponding workflow processes
  • Strong understanding of market dynamics with ability to favorably position and represent Unum to external constituents preferred
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service and quality improvement methods
  • Ability to alter style or approach according to different situations and individual needs
  • Technical and Project management experience strongly desired
  • Develop and implement solutions by influencing and negotiating with partners across multiple functions and at various levels
  • Strong collaboration skills; demonstrated ability to partner at all levels with cross-functional business areas on both strategic and tactical levels to achieve results with multiple and diverse priorities
  • Critical thinking; ability to problem solve complex issues
  • Ability to manage and develop people remotely
  • Proven leadership and people management skills, including coaching and development of other managers
  • Ability to effectively work in a team environment with solid team building skills
  • Effective communication with field, brokers and customers
  • Versatility/adaptability with proven ability to lead change
  • May require occasional travel


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The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$89,900.00-$169,900.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

Company:
Unum

About Unum Group

Since their founding in 1848, Unum has been known for breaking new ground in the business of benefits. Integrity, determination, innovation and leadership were at the core of their company 165 years ago, and they are just as relevant to their business today. Just as long-lasting has been their commitment to being there when people need us most, a simple but compelling philosophy that began before the Civil War during a time when investing in insurance to protect yourself from the financial effects of illness and injury was a radical idea. They persevered during the fledgling insurance landscape then, and we're equally committed today to educating consumers about the value of financial protection benefits. Take a look below at Unum and its predecessor companies throughout the years.

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Unum Group is committed to offering competitive benefits that enhance the lives of our employees and their families. From health and wellness to financial and retirement planning, our benefits are designed to promote a healthy, fulfilling life both inside and outside of work. Our culture emphasizes work-life balance, community involvement, and the well-being of our employees.

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Invest in your future with Unum Group’s comprehensive career development programs. From professional development workshops to leadership training, we provide the tools and resources necessary for personal and professional growth. Our commitment to career development ensures that our employees are well-equipped to meet the challenges of today’s job market.

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Our hiring process is designed to identify and attract the best talent. From the initial resume submission to the final interview, each step is an opportunity to showcase your unique abilities and learn more about the Unum culture. We value straightforward communication and transparency, ensuring that all candidates understand what it takes to be a part of our team.

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At Unum Group, networking doesn’t end with the job interview. We encourage our employees to continue building professional relationships and sharing insights through our internal networking platforms. This connectivity allows for ongoing professional development and community building across the company.

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Size
10,100 employees
Market Cap
$8 billion
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Net Income
$793 million
Founded
1848
5 Year Trend
+1.6%
Revenue
$13.1 billion
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