ConnectU Hiring Event Fall 2026 - Chattanooga

Job Posting End Date: September 27

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:

Join us on Wednesday, October 7th for our ConnectU event! Interviews for entry-level operations positions will be offered from 10am - 4pm ET.

INTERESTED IN INTERVIEWING FOR A ROLE?

• Daytime interviews available at Chattanooga campus.

• Complete your application and assessment before attending.

• Limited availability, get your applications in quick.

THIS IS AN ON-SITE EVENT LOCATED IN CHATTANOOGA, TN

Are you ready to learn and grow while making a positive difference in peoples' lives? If so, a career with Unum may be for you! You can be part of providing 36 million workers and families with financial protection benefits for when the unexpected happens, all while shaping a career you’ll be proud of. 

Join us for our ConnectU event! We will have a few options for attendees: career conversations, interview preparation and on-site interviews for entry-level customer operations roles from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET.

*If you are interested in interviewing at this event, a computer skills assessment will be sent to your email after you complete your application. This must be completed prior to event.

Please note: These positions are on-site at our Chattanooga, Tennessee home office location.

Leave Specialist  
Leave Reps are responsible for understanding the FMLA and state regulations, processing of leaves, review of medical certifications, and ongoing relationship management with employees requesting leaves and their Employer contacts. Partnering with other business areas (Benefits Center, Contact Center, etc.) is also important to the success of the leave management operation. Upon successful completion of training, this role offers a career path with the ability to advance into a senior and/or lead level role. 

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.

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 demands adaptability, and exceptional communication to integrate seamlessly with client teams, third-party administrators, and internal Unum partners. Specialists resolve operational challenges and drive positive outcomes for clients and their employees while actively supporting continuous improvement and professional growth in a dynamic, high-impact environment.

Overall Job Requirements (may vary based on role) 

• High School degree required 
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills 
• Strong business communication skills (telephone, e-mail, written) 
• Knowledge of Windows/Microsoft Office suit; general keyboard and computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) 
• Decision making and analytical skills 
• Attention to detail and organizational skills 

Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

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.

$36,000.00-$68,000.00

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