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Unum UK

AVP, Absence Operations

Unum UK

. Leads enterprise Leave and Absence operations in support of growth objectives .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeChattanooga • Maine, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $114,100 - $215,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Leads enterprise Leave and Absence operations in support of growth objectives
  • Accountable for complex, high-volume operations ensuring fair, accurate, timely outcomes
  • Builds and scales a high-performing operations organization
  • Ensures strong people leadership and data-driven decision-making are embedded across operations
  • Drives continuous improvement through operational data and customer insights
  • Balances customer-centric service delivery with productivity and quality outcomes
  • Partners with Sales, Client Management, and technology leaders to deliver operational solutions
  • Delivers results aligned to enterprise performance indicators while mitigating operational risk
  • Leads long-term strategic planning and short-term operational execution

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in leading complex high volume operations
  • Experience in absence management, disability, or related operations
  • Success leading enterprise wide operations with emphasis on quality outcomes
  • Proven ability to design, scale, and sustain operations
  • Familiarity with the absence management marketplace and regulatory environment
  • Experience with embedding lean management systems in continuous improvement environments
  • Ability to balance customer-centric service delivery with productivity
  • Experience leading digital and operational transformation initiatives
  • Strong business and analytical acumen
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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

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Hard Skills & Tools
absence managementdisability operationslean management systemsoperational transformationdata-driven decision-makinghigh-volume operationsstrategic planningoperational executioncustomer insightsperformance indicators
Soft Skills
people leadershipcontinuous improvementcustomer-centric service deliveryproductivity balancebusiness acumenanalytical acumencommunication skillsstakeholder management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree