Workforce Absence Team Lead Sr

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Dublin (OH); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k and matching

PTO

Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance

Flexible spending or health savings

Other benefits

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Senior Workforce Absence Team Lead to oversee daily operations of examiners and technical staff across multiple client programs in Dublin, OH. This role requires strong client-facing capabilities, strategic oversight, and a focus on quality, compliance, and efficiency in claims handling.

You will mentor staff, manage workloads, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement, partnering with clients to ensure timely, accurate claims processing and productive teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Six (6) years of related claim experience, including at least two (2) years of multi-client claims supervisory experience.
• Proven experience in claims management and team leadership.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary operational contact for clients across multiple programs and leads client meetings to support project initiatives.
• Supervises examiners and technical staff, provides guidance and mentorship, and ensures quality across programs.

Skills

Claims management

Team leadership

Client-facing communication

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Workforce Absence Team Lead Sr Our teams connect! We collaborate onsite and have a hybrid work arrangement.

All candidates must live near one of our centers of excellence: Dubuque, IA : 4141 Westmark Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002 Cedar Rapids, IA : 333 1st Street SE Ste. 200 Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Coralville, IA: 3273 Ridgeway Drive Coralville IA 52241 Dublin, OH : 5500 Glendon Court Dublin OH 43016 New Albany, OH : 7795 Walton Parkway New Albany, OH 43054 Chicago, IL : 175 W. Jackson Blvd. 12th Fl. Chicago IL 60604 Indianapolis, IN: 8909 Purdue Road Suite 501 Indianapolis, IN 46268 Irving, TX: 2201 W. Royal Lane Suite 125 Irving, TX 75063 Southfield, MI : 300 Galleria Officentre Southfield MI 48034 Orlando, FL : 12650 Ingenuity Dr Orlando FL 32826 Eden Prairie, MN : 11000 Prairie Lakes Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 West Hills, CA : 8521 Fallbrook Ave West Hills, CA 91304 South Portland, ME: 600 Sable Ste. 220 Oaks Drive, South Portland, ME 04106

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Senior Workforce Absence Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of examiners and technical staff managing claims across multiple client programs. This role requires strong client-facing capabilities, strategic oversight, and operational excellence to ensure quality, compliance, and efficiency in claims handling. The Senior Workforce Absence Team Lead serves as a liaison between internal teams and clients, providing technical guidance, mentoring staff, and driving continuous improvement across diverse programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Relationship Management

Acts as a primary operational contact for clients across multiple programs. Leads and participates in client meetings (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to support project initiatives and strategic alignment. Maintains proactive communication, manage claim inquiries, and track action items to ensure timely resolution. Prepares formal correspondence, summaries, and recommendations to support client needs.

Team Leadership & Oversight

Supervises a team of examiners and/or technical staff, ensuring balanced workloads and high performance. Provides technical and jurisdictional guidance, especially on complex or high-exposure claims. Monitors claim coding and documentation accuracy; ensure consistent quality across programs. Delivers training, mentorship, and performance feedback to support team development.

Operational Excellence

Reviews and analyzes management reports to identify trends and performance gaps. Conducts quality audits to ensure compliance with service standards and contractual obligations. Oversees claim processes and ensures updates are reflected in client communications and documentation. Develops and implements action plans to address operational challenges and improve outcomes.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Tracks team performance against KPIs and service guarantees. Prepares and presents reports on claims trends, operational metrics, and improvement initiatives. Supports stewardship efforts by contributing to client‑facing performance reviews and ensuring program alignment.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned. Travels as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance for two or more colleagues. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

Six (6) years of related claim experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required, including at least two (2) years of multi-client claims supervisory experience.

Skills & Knowledge

Proven experience in claims management and team leadership. Strong client‑facing communication and relationship‑building skills. Expertise in jurisdictional and technical claims adjudication. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive performance improvements. Ability to manage multiple programs with agility and strategic focus. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills. PC literate, including Microsoft Office products. Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports. 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.

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $64,000.00 - $75,000.00 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
• 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.

We provide a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. 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.

We recognize that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience and we encourage people to explore roles that match their experiences.

For more, see sedgwick.com