Mgr Operations - Workforce Absence

Sedgwick; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Sedgwick seeks a Manager of Operations in Los Angeles to oversee technical and operational functions, ensure compliance, and manage staffing and budgets. You will lead a team of fewer than 25 and drive service quality for multiple clients.

Requires eight years of claims management experience and two years of supervisory leadership, with strong communication and organizational skills to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Eight (8) years claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Experience in leadership, budgeting, and client management essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversees internal quality review process and reports monthly.
• Ensures compliance with client internal controls, audit requirements and service agreement requirements.
• Establishes business plan with goals and objectives for assigned clients.
• Ensures claims management policies and procedures are followed to assure meeting service standards, state statutes/regulations, disability plan document, industry best practices and client service requirements.
• Establishes and maintains client contacts.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

Performance competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

Mgr Operations - Workforce Absence

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To oversee technical and operational functions including compliance with company standards and industry best practices; to ensure consistent delivery of quality services; to oversee staffing and training needs; and to oversee budget preparation and profit and loss management. Has direct responsibility for less than 25 colleagues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees internal quality review process and reports monthly.
• Assures compliance with client internal controls, audit requirements and service agreement requirements.
• Establishes business plan with goals and objectives for assigned clients.
• Ensures claims management policies and procedures are followed to assure meeting service standards, state statutes/regulations, disability plan document, industry best practices and client service requirements.
• Establishes and maintains client contacts.

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. Licenses as required. Professional certifications appropriate to line of business preferred.

Experience

Eight (8) years claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years supervisory experience.

Skills & 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 $83,000.00 - $95,000.00 USD Annual.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k and matching
• PTO
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee assistance
• Flexible spending or health savings account
• Other additional voluntary benefits

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.