Dir Operations - Workforce Absence

Sedgwick; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with match

PTO

Life insurance

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Director of Operations for Workforce Absence to lead the operational and strategic delivery across our locations. You will ensure compliance, drive performance, and manage budgets with a team of 50–99 colleagues.

Based in the United States with a hybrid work arrangement, you will collaborate with executives, manage staffing and training, and partner with clients to optimize absence management solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• CPCU, ARM, AIM, and/or AIC certifications preferred.
• Licenses as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations management for all assigned locations.
• Establish policies to ensure compliance with standards and client requirements.
• Develop business plans with goals for partnerships and locations.
• Monitor management reports related to performance.
• Coordinate sales and client service efforts.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Claims knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Performance management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPCU, ARM, AIM or AIC certifications preferred

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you’ll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 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, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work®

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

Dir Operations - Workforce Absence

Our teams connect! We collaborate onsite and have a hybrid work arrangement. All candidates must live near one of our centers of excellence:

Irving, TX : 2201 W. Royal Lane Suite 125 Irving, TX 75063

PRIMARY PURPOSE : To be responsible for the technical and operational functions within assigned office(s) including compliance with company standards and industry best practices; to ensure consistent delivery of quality services including direct operational responsibility of an office in the location where the manager resides; to be responsible for staffing and training needs; and to be responsible for budget preparation and profit and loss management for assigned offices. Has direct and/or indirect responsibility for 50-99 colleagues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overall operations management for all assigned locations/offices.
• Establishes policy and procedures to assure compliance to best practices, claims management services standards, state regulations, and client service requirements.
• Establishes business plan with goals and objectives for the partnership and locations/offices.
• Monitors management reports relating to the partner/office performance.
• Assists with the coordination of sales and client service efforts.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization’s quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

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

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred. CPCU, ARM, AIM, and/or AIC certifications preferred. Licenses as required.

Experience

Ten (10) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include seven (7) years of claims management experience and four (4) years of supervisory experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong technical claims knowledge
• 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 description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 USD Annual_. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits_.

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

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t 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.