Total Absence Management Claims Specialist

MetLife; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

MetLife’s Global Customer Service and Operations team seeks a skilled Leave Claims Specialist to manage ADA, FMLA, PFML, and BCEL leave claims remotely with periodic office visits in Oriskany, NY or Bloomfield, CT. You will review requests for eligibility, communicate decisions, and maintain regulatory compliance while supporting a positive claimant experience.

The role demands strong communication, 2–4 years in customer service, and knowledge of leave laws; start date is October 5, 2026. U.S.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of customer service experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with state and federal leave laws is a plus.
• Able to start on Oct 5, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Review and adjudicate leave/ accommodation requests per federal, state and company policies.
• Establish eligibility and communicate liability to employees, employers and stakeholders.
• Maintain oversight of leave claims from initiation to closure per policies.
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
• Support quality improvements, drive efficiency, and meet KPIs.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Critical thinking

Word proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Job description

On MetLife’s Global Customer Service and Operations (GCSO) team, customer care is built on trust, empathy, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Whether guiding customers through life’s important moments, solving challenges, or simplifying processes with innovative technology, you’ll help deliver a differentiated experience grounded in operational excellence. Backed by a collaborative team, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening the way we care and advocate for millions worldwide. Here, making a real difference isn’t just a goal - it’s what we do, one conversation at a time.

The Opportunity

Global Operations (Global Ops) focuses on creating positive experiences for MetLife customers and helping the company make the best use of its global resources. The Absence Leave Solutions Organization is a fast-paced ever-changing environment in which MetLife strives to create and maintain collaborative solutions for our customers’ leave landscape. We’re looking for unique talent with fresh perspectives that can propel innovation. In this role, you would be responsible for managing a combination of leaves. These leave types include, but are not limited to, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), and Benefit Calculated Employer Leave (BCEL) claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Virtual roles work from a home office with periodic visits to the assigned GCSO office as needed for team events, meetings, training, business continuity, etc.
• Reviewing and adjudicating leave and/or accommodation requests in compliance with federal, state and company policies.
• Establishing eligibility and applicability of leave requests while ensuring timely communication with employees, employers and other key stakeholders necessary to appropriately determine liability.
• Maintain active oversight of leave claims from initiation to closure following appropriate policies and procedures around timely submission of information and absences in accordance with the plan(s).
• Providing exceptional customer service while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support a continuous focus on quality and continuous improvement by ensuring efficiency, accuracy and a positive claimant experience.
• Meeting and exceeding Key Performance Indicators and productivity metrics while maintaining quality.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to start on October 5th, 2026 and be able to report to either our Oriskany, NY or Blooomfield, CT offices
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrated critical thinking in activities requiring analysis, investigation, and/or planning
• Strong Letter writing/Microsoft Word
• 2-4 years Customer Service background
• High School Diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in one or more leave State and Federal Leave Laws
• College Degree

The expected salary range for this position is $45,500- $50,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.