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Mid-Market Director - Absence, Disability Management and Life Insurance (ADML)
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A Director of Compensation or Benefits is in charge of design, implementation, compliance, and evaluation of a company's compensation and benefits programs. Manages staff members of the compensation and benefits team. Advises senior management team on employee compensation topics.
$165,988 / year median in New Jersey
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Description Overview WTW is launching a new Mid-Market ADML delivery model focused on clients in the 500 to 5,000 life segment. As part of this strategy, we are establishing a new Mid-Market Director role aligned to each of WTW's six U.S. geographic regions. Each Mid-Market Director will have primary responsibility for ADML delivery, market leadership, and client success within their assigned geography. This is a new role that requires flexibility, comfort with ambiguity, and an entrepreneurial mindset to help build, scale, and refine a differentiated mid-market offering. 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. Compensation and Benefits Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation. Compensation The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $125,000-$160,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus Company Benefits WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):