Disability Benefits Manager

Job Description: Direct and oversee a team, or teams, of highly skilled leaders and/or Colleagues (examples may include complex/Advanced Adjusters and CSR's) who are responsible for the most complex work tasks (examples may include Cancer and/or STD/LTD claim processing, high profile billing, Customer Engagement and Training/Audit) within multiple areas of an Operational team or department; work with Team Leaders, highly skilled Colleagues and other departmental or divisional leadership to set and manage goals and performance expectations which support accurate, fair service and the timely completion of complex to highly complex work duties which comply with state and federal regulations; may include assisting Director with resolving the most complex claim issues and/or working with internal and external legal representatives to provide direction and support in defense of lawsuits and to help keep litigation to a minimum. Actively manage staff and plans for the appropriate allocation and use of resources; analyze past work loads to determine future needs and identify service trends which may detract from Delighting the Customer. Develop Team Leaders and Colleagues within area of responsibility, giving appropriate feedback to Colleagues on their performance to ensure strengths are reinforced and areas needing improvement are appropriately addressed; hold Team Leaders accountable for Colleague development within their area of responsibility. Demonstrate advanced judgement and collaborates with other leaders to leverage past experience to develop standardized processes and procedures which focus on advancing the service provided, work with others to identify deficiencies and areas of improvement; mentor/motivate Colleagues to provide superior service. Leads department or division improvement initiatives which result in improved processes, procedures and systems which support an excellent, Customer focused, Customer experience. Local OKC candidates preferred, remote candidates will be considered. • Compensation range: $94,035/year to $139,742/year, plus may be eligible for an annual discretionary company bonus. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience/qualifications and geographic zone. For more information on our organization and company benefits please visit our career site at www.jobs.americanfidelity.com. Skills of the Ideal Candidate: • Bachelor's degree preferred; In lieu of Bachelor's degree, position requires 5 years of proven leadership experience in Benefits, Customer Service, and/or HR related environments • 5 years of proven leadership in lieu of bachelor degree • Requires advanced knowledge of Supplemental Medical and/or Disability claims processing and case management tools • Proven, excellent, oral and written communication skills • Proven, excellent, interpersonal and consultative skills • Exceptional administrative competence • Exceptional analytical and multi-tasking ability • Exceptional technical and tactical skills to include diplomacy • Exceptional decision making ability • Proven project management skills • Proficient with Windows based software and easily adapts to new • software/technology • Proven leadership, coaching and feedback skills • Proven ability to identify, develop and/or standardize processes or procedures which • support the organization's overall mission • Prompt, reliable and professional attitude and appearance • May require strong knowledge of FINRA/SEC, S125 IRS rules and regulations • Knowledge of insurance products and/or services preferred Apply Job!