ConnectU Hiring Event Fall 2026 - Portland at Unum Group

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Job Posting End Date: November 16 When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life’s moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide: Award-winning culture Inclusion and diversity as a priority Performance Based Incentive Plans Competitive benefits package that includes: 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 *All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans . And that’s just the beginning… With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you’re directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today! General Summary: ConnectU Hiring Event Thursday, November 19 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET Join us at our Portland campus to learn more about career opportunities at Unum. Attendees can participate in career conversations, interview preparation sessions, and on-site interviews for entry-level customer operations roles. Interested in Interviewing? To be considered for an on-site interview, please: 1. Complete your application before the event. 2. Complete the computer skills assessment sent to your email after you apply. 3. Wait for a member of our team to contact you with your interview time. Interview slots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Important Information This is an on-site event in Portland, Maine. Please note: The positions being discussed and interviewed for are on-site roles based at our Portland home office. Associate Life Event Specialist Manages short-term disability claims and integrated leave requests by reviewing eligibility, validating claims, and coordinating with clinical and vocational experts. Ensures smooth claim transitions, clear communication, and strong relationships with employer contacts while maintaining service and quality standards. Benefit Specialist Trainee This is an entry level position within the Benefits Organization. Incumbents in this role are considered trainees and are assigned a formal mentor for 6-12 months until they are assessed as capable of independent work. Specialists are primarily responsible for learning and developing knowledge and behaviors necessary to successfully adjudicate assigned STD/LTD claims, using critical thinking and independent judgment in accordance with our claims philosophy and policies and procedures. ADA Specialist The ADA Specialist role is a professional level position in the Unum Leave Management Center. The ADA Specialist serves as a liaison with our customers, being a “single point of contact” for the employer to assist understanding of individual claim or leave status as well as providing consulting and education on disability related matters. The role will facilitate clear understanding of Unum communications, processes, and benefits. The ADA Specialist is positioned to educate regarding process and considerations in stay at work, return to work and workplace adjustments. Accommodation Specialist Serves as a key partner in delivering high-quality absence management solutions for key client partnerships, navigating complex regulatory and corporate leave policies, and fostering trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. This role demand