Senior Unemployment Claims Specialist - AZ

Vensure Employer Solutions; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Vensure Employer Solutions seeks a Senior Unemployment Claims Specialist to coordinate unemployment claims, guide clients on best practices, and ensure compliance. The role emphasizes collaboration with client contacts and internal teams to resolve unemployment-related issues efficiently.

Responsibilities include managing claim responses, preparing for hearings, and maintaining accurate tracking data while mentoring new staff in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years in unemployment, HR administration, PEO, or HRIS roles.
• Proficient with Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage unemployment claims within deadlines and respond to inquiries.
• Coordinate with client contacts on unemployment-related matters.
• Provide guidance on best practices for unemployment claim responses.
• Represent clients in hearings and ensure accurate claim adjudication.
• Maintain unemployment data in tracking software and audits.

Skills

Unemployment claims terminology

Client support excellence

Communication (verbal & written)

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

HRIS/CRM systems

Job description

About Us

Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO). The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a \"One Employer Solution\" headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees. Find out more by visiting www.vensure.com .

Position Summary

The Senior Unemployment Claims Specialist supports our clients by coordinating unemployment claims response, providing guidance to clients on best practices while emphasizing integrity and compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to assigned unemployment claims within required deadlines.
• Collaborate with designated client contacts on matters related to unemployment claims.
• Provide guidance to clients on best practices for unemployment claim responses, emphasizing integrity and compliance.
• Communicate with internal teams to address unemployment-related issues and ensure client satisfaction.
• Responsible for receiving and analyzing unemployment claim information and preparing clients for unemployment claims hearings.
• Serve as a client/PEO representative in unemployment hearings to ensure that the client is best represented, and the claim is adjudicated effectively and in the best interest of our client/PEO.
• Conduct Benefit Charge Audits, performing detailed audits of benefit charges to pinpoint discrepancies or overpayments. Represents the organization’s interest in interactions with state agencies, ensuring credits are obtained for any overcharged amounts.
• Respond to inquiries from state agencies promptly and professionally.
• Participate in the unemployment call queue, striving for a single-call resolution to meet organizational goals.
• Monitor and manage the unemployment email inbox.
• Oversee unemployment related tasks and cases within Client Space, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Review and address state portal correspondence as assigned, assists with SIDES (State Information Data Exchange System) intake.
• Maintain accurate client data within unemployment tracking software.
• Create and assign tasks for unemployment POA (Power of Attorney) administration when necessary.
• Serve as a mentor to new employees, providing guidance, support, and knowledge sharing to help them integrate and succeed within the team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of unemployment benefit claims terminology, methods, and procedures. Including state compliance and regulatory laws.
• A strong drive to deliver exceptional client support to both external and internal customers.
• A flexible, positive attitude, and a dedicated team player and collaborator.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and proactively, both verbally and in writing.
• Experienced in multiple HRIS (Human Resources Information System) platforms and vendor partner platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Drive to learn, grow, and contribute to the overall success of the company.
• Ability to thrive in a modern, collaborative international environment, effectively using video conferencing, chat, email, and phone to maintain strong team communication.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of experience, skills, education (including other relevant non-traditional degree programs, certifications, or job training programs)
• 2+ years of related business services experience (Unemployment, HR Administration, PEO, HRIS) required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint) and demonstrated ability to learn other applications as needed.
• Experience with the following systems is preferred (Adobe Acrobat, HRIS, CRM).

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• None

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: PTO, Holidays, Parental leave and Sick Leave provided as required by applicable state law
• Other Benefits: Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), Identity theft protection, critical illness, accident, cancer, hospital protection, legal and pet insurance.
• Additional Compensation: [e.g., signing bonus, commission structure] if applicable