Workforce Absence Team Lead

By joining Sedgwick youll be part of something truly meaningful. Its what our 33000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us experience our caring culture and enjoy work-life balance. Here theres no limit to what you can achieve.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as Americas Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

PRIMARY PURPOSE : To supervise the operations of multiple teams of examiners and technical staff for disability claims for clients;to monitor colleagues workload provide training and monitor individual claim activities; to provide technical/jurisdictional direction to examiner reports on claims adjudication; and to maintain a diary on claims within the teams including frequent diaries on complex or high exposure claims.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises multiple teams of examiners and/or several technical operations colleagues for a wide span of control; may delegate some duties to others within the unit.
• Identifies and advises management of trends problems and issues as well as recommended course of action; informs management of new procedures and ideas for continuous process improvement; and coordinates with management projects for the office.
• Provides technical/jurisdictional direction to examiner reports on claims adjudication.
• Compiles reviews and analyzes management reports and takes appropriate action.
• Performs quality review on claims in compliance with audit requirements service contract requirements and quality standards.
• Acts as second level of appeal for client and claimant issues regarding claim specific procedural or special requests; implements final disposition of the appeal.
• Reviews reserve amounts on high cost claims and claims over the authority of the individual examiner.
• Monitors third party claims; maintains periodical review of litigated claims serious vocational rehabilitation claims questionable claims and sensitive claims as determined by client.
• Maintains contact with the client on claims and promotes a professional client relationship; makes recommendations to client as suggested by the claim status; and provides written resumes of specific claims as requested by client.
• Assures that direct reports are properly licensed in the jurisdictions serviced.
• Ensures claims files are coded correctly and adequate documentation is made by claims examiners.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organizations quality program(s).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interviews hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
• Provides support guidance leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Licenses as required. Professional certifications as applicable to line of business preferred.

Experience
Six (6) years of claims experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Two (2) years of claims supervisory experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of claims management procedures and processes for disability
• Excellent oral and written communication including presentation skills
• PC literate including Microsoft Office products
• Leadership/management/motivational skills
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment troubleshooting problem solving analysis and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical : Computer keyboarding travel as required

Auditory/Visual : Hearing vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions duties or local retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills knowledge and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Required Experience:

Manager