Associate Auto Adjuster I

Randstad USA; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is hiring for an Associate Auto Adjuster I to support non-complex personal auto claims across multiple states. This in-office to hybrid role provides training, coaching, and mentorship to set you up for long-term success.

You'll investigate, evaluate, and help settle claims while coordinating with customers and vendors. The position offers a structured career path and a 40-hour work week with hybrid in-office requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or working toward it preferred.
• 1–3 years customer service, finance, or hospitality experience.
• Proficient with MS Office; ability to adapt to claims systems and vendor platforms.

Responsibilities

• Process and pay non-complex personal auto claims across multiple states.
• Make outbound calls professionally and empathetically; match needs to services.
• Manage appraisal, rental, and vendor processes; set reserves and final payments.
• Interpret inquiries, present options, collect documentation.
• Support inbound calls and reassign complex claims to senior adjusters.

Skills

insurance claims

auto claims

claims

Customer Service

Customer support

auto adjuster

settling claims

processing claims

Education

Associates (required)

Job description

HIRING NOW - ASSOCIATE AUTO ADJUSTER I

A nationally industry-leading Property & Casualty insurance company that's been honored as One of America's Top Employers (Forbes) and a Best Place to Work (Business Insurance) is seeking motivated, customer-focused individuals to join our Level One Auto Claims team as an Associate Auto Adjuster.

In this dynamic, fast-paced role, you will provide critical support to policyholders following unexpected events by assisting with investigating, evaluating, and help settling non-complex personal auto policy claims.

This role offers a structured pathway to career development with robust training, personalized coaching, and ongoing mentorship to set you up for long-term success.

Pay Rate: $24.00/hour

Work Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday

• Training Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (In-office presence may be required during the initial training period)
• Post-Training Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM or 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Location: Hybrid 2–3 days in office.

Candidates must reside in commuting distance to one of the following locations:

• Worcester, MA
• Howell, MI
• Syracuse, NY
• Itasca, IL
• Richmond, VA

Key Responsibilities

• Perform claim processing and payment functions on non-complex personal auto claims across multiple states. Review electronic files for completeness and gather missing documentation following established procedures.
• Conduct outbound calls in a polite, professional, and empathetic manner. Match customer needs with company services and deliver service that meets or exceeds satisfaction metrics.
• Manage appraisal, rental, and vendor processes using established guidelines. Confirm claim resolution, set up predetermined reserves, and verify final payment amounts.
• Apply core communication skills to interpret inquiries, present options, collect documentation/bills, and send necessary correspondence.
• Assist with inbound queue calls to provide claim assistance and identify/reassign complex claims (e.g., liability, bodily injury, or coverage issues) to senior adjusters.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree or currently working towards an Associate degree is strongly preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in customer service, finance, or the hospitality industry preferred.
• Proficiency in toggling between multiple computer applications, using dual screens, and working with MS Office products (Word, Excel). Ability to adapt quickly to core claims systems and vendor platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates high emotional intelligence, active listening, patience, and empathy when handling customer calls.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to exercise good judgment and make informed, confident decisions.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of multitasking in an agile environment.

Skills

• insurance claims
• auto claims
• claims
• Customer Service
• Customer support
• auto adjuster
• settling claims
• processing claims

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Entry Level
• 1 year

Education

• Associates (required)