Willis Towers Watson

Mid-Market Director - Absence, Disability Management and Leave (ADML)

Willis Towers Watson$120K — $150K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in ADML consulting, brokerage, carrier, or vendor environments
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of disability claims management, underwriting, and implementation
  • Proven ability to manage complex client engagements and multiple stakeholders
  • Experience operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
  • Demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving ability in evolving environments
  • Strong financial, analytical, and communication skills
  • Experience mentoring or leading junior staff
  • Bachelor's degree required; quantitative coursework preferred
  • State Life and Health license required within 90 days of hire
  • Ability to travel approximately 15-25%, primarily day travel

Responsibilities

  • Own ADML delivery for mid-market clients within an assigned U.S. geography
  • Serve as the senior day-to-day ADML leader for assigned relationships to ensure client satisfaction
  • Lead projects involving the design and management of absence, disability, leave, life, and AD&D programs
  • Apply deep expertise across claims, underwriting, implementation, and ongoing plan management
  • Oversee vendor procurement, negotiation, optimization, and performance audits
  • Partner with regional sales and leadership teams to support new business pursuits and expansion opportunities
  • Help define and refine mid-market ADML processes, workflows, and delivery standards
  • Serve as a people leader and mentor to consultants supporting mid-market clients
  • Contribute to the development of intellectual capital and scalable solutions for mid-market ADML

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and various insurance options
  • Generous leave benefits including paid holidays and various types of personal leave
  • Retirement benefits through a contributory pension plan and 401k savings plan
  • Access to a comprehensive Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health and wellness support
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role
  • Own ADML delivery for mid-market clients (500-5,000 lives) within an assigned U.S. geography
  • Serve as the senior day-to-day ADML leader for assigned relationships, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction
  • Lead projects involving the design and management of absence, disability, leave, life, and AD&D programs
  • Apply deep expertise across claims, underwriting, implementation, and ongoing plan management
  • Oversee vendor procurement, negotiation, optimization, and performance audits
  • Partner with regional sales and leadership teams to support new business pursuits and expansion opportunities
  • Help define and refine mid-market ADML processes, workflows, and delivery standards
  • Serve as a people leader and mentor to consultants supporting mid-market clients
  • Contribute to the development of intellectual capital, tools, and scalable solutions for mid-market ADML


Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this role.

Qualifications

Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in ADML consulting, brokerage, carrier, or vendor environments
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of disability claims management, underwriting, and implementation
  • Proven ability to manage complex client engagements and multiple stakeholders
  • Experience operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
  • Demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving ability in evolving environments
  • Strong financial, analytical, and communication skills
  • Experience mentoring or leading junior staff
  • Bachelor's degree required; quantitative coursework preferred
  • State Life and Health license required within 90 days of hire
  • Ability to travel approximately 15-25%, primarily day travel


This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
  • 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


Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About Willis Towers Watson

Willis Towers Watson is a global insurance and risk management company that provides a range of services to clients in more than 140 countries. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of Willis Group Holdings and Towers Watson & Co. Willis Towers Watson offers a range of insurance products, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and health insurance. The company also provides risk management and consulting services, including actuarial services, investment consulting, and human capital consulting. Willis Towers Watson is known for its expertise in risk management and its ability to help clients navigate complex insurance and regulatory environments.
Learn more about Willis Towers Watson
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$26.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$996 million
Founded
1828
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Willis Towers Watson

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar Mid-Market Director - Absence, Disability Management and Leave (ADML) jobs: