Specialist, LOA Case Manager

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Human Resources Compensation Overview The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards. Salary Range $50,100.00 - $82,600.00 Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? The Employee Services Unit (ESU) is a global HR Shared Services center that provides customer support, program design and operational excellence across a diverse spectrum of HR domains: Benefits, Contact Center, Leave of Absence, Learning, Onboarding, Payroll, Staffing, Talent Management, Work Arrangement, and Workforce Data Management. The ESU is a foundational component of the Travelers HR operating model supporting the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland and various subsidiaries. As a part of the Leave of Absence (LOA) team, the Specialist, LOA Case Manager will apply understanding and knowledge of Travelers leave of absence policies, procedures and the absence management system and utilizes that to ensure leaves are handled properly from a compliance, process, and experience standpoint. As a Specialist, LOA Case Manager you will manage all aspects related to leave of absence cases (std/ ltd/ USESRRA/ personal leaves/ etc.). assisting with leave administration items (employment verifications, reports, payroll balancing, work comp checks, etc.) and researching and resolving employee leave of absence related questions. What Will You Do? Consult with and advise employees on eligibility, provisions, and other matters related to Leave of Absence (LOA). Respond to cases forwarded by the Employee Services Unit call center. Respond to employees and/or managers regarding their cases via email or phone. Perform leave and pay related calculations. Prepare employee eligibility and determination notices for all US leave types ensuring they meet all federal and state compliance requirements. Assist in the preparation of employee eligibility and determination notices ensuring they meet all federal and state compliance requirements. Ensure all U.S. reports are completed timely and accurately. Provide support to LOA managers and other team members, as needed and complete all other LOA related tasks as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Bachelor’s and/or associate degree or equivalent. Two plus years of benefits or Leave of Absence experience. Workday knowledge. Customer service oriented, verbal, and written communication skills, results driven, excellent organization, and prioritization skills. Excel, Word, and related software package skills. Strong attention to detail with an execution focus and the ability to multi-task. Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to analyze information and make timely, practical decisions and recommendations. Ability to understand payroll calculations. Able to work well in a team environment--establishes and maintains effective work relationships and highly ethical and can maintain confidentiality. What is a Must Have? One year of benefits, leave of absence, case management, or customer service experience. What Is in It for You? Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers. Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays. Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit Travelers has more than 30,000 employees in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. >> Explore life at Travelers . Open to all employees, our 10 Diversity Networks celebrate culture and communities and create spaces for all employees through powerful forums for dialogue and support. >> Discover diversity and inclusion. Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. >> Explore benefits . Travelers has been recognized by organizations such as G.I. Jobs and Military Times. >> Read more about recognition. 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