Provide leadership, guidance and direction to a team of Case Specialists adjudicating Short Term Disability claims
Oversee and direct the work of a team of 10 – 12 Case Specialists including regular reviews & assessment of team performance
Develop, implement, and evaluate claim practices to deliver best in class service and processes
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies
Analyze claims data and trends to identify areas for improvement
Communicate with clients, vendors, and internal resources including senior management
Collaborate with peers and partner teams to deliver on department expectations
Participate and/or lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned to KPIs
Requirements
A minimum of five years management experience of an Absence or STD Claims team
Proven success in developing, building and fostering high performance teams
Strong Disability and Absence Management knowledge with demonstrated expertise in Federal/State FMLA, short-term disability, statutory disability plans, or ADA
Strong leadership skills with an ability to engage employees to deliver top performance related to service, risk and quality
BA/BS in a related field of business is highly preferred
Field or industry specific designations are a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including generous vacation and sick time
Market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
Medical coverage
Company paid life and AD&D insurance
Disability programs
Partially paid sabbatical program
401(k) employer match
Stock purchase options
Employer-funded retirement account
Flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth
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