Manager, STD and Leave Claims

Company: Lincoln Financial Group
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

**Alternate Locations:** Atlanta, GA (Georgia); Austin, TX (Texas); Bakersfield, CA (California); Baltimore, MD (Maryland); Baton Rouge, LA (Louisiana); Birmingham, AL (Alabama); Boise, ID (Idaho); Boston, MA (Massachusetts); Buffalo, NY (New York); Canonsburg, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Chicago, IL (Illinois); Cincinnati, OH (Ohio); Cleveland, OH (Ohio); Columbia, SC (South Carolina); Columbus, OH (Ohio); Concord, NH (New Hampshire); Dallas, TX (Texas); Deerfield Beach, FL (Florida); Denver, CO (Colorado); Detroit, MI (Michigan); Dover, NH (New Hampshire); Durham, NC (North Carolina); Edina, MN (Minnesota); Edison, NJ (New Jersey); Ellicott City, MD (Maryland); Fayetteville, SC (South Carolina); Florence, SC (South Carolina); Fort Lauderdale, FL (Florida); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Fort Worth, TX (Texas); Gainsville, FL (Florida); Glen Allen, VA (Virginia); Glendale, CA (California); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Greenwood Village, CO (Colorado); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Houston, TX (Texas); Huntsville, AL (Alabama); Indianapolis, IN (Indiana); Irvine, CA (California); Jacksonville, FL (Florida); Johnson City, TN (Tennessee); Kansas City, KS (Kansas); La Jolla, CA (California); Lexington, KY (Kentucky); Los Angeles, CA (California); Louisville, KY (Kentucky); Lutherville, MD (Maryland); Madison, WI (Wisconsin); Memphis, TN (Tennessee); Miami, FL (Florida); Milwaukee, WI (Wisconsin); Minneapolis, MN (Minnesota); Nashville, TN (Tennessee); New York, NY (New York); None; Norwood, OH (Ohio); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Orlando, FL (Florida); Palm Desert, CA (California); Paramus, NJ (New Jersey); Parsippany, NJ (New Jersey); Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania); Phoenix, AZ (Arizona); Pittsburgh, PA (Pennsylvania); Plano, TX (Texas); Plymouth Meeting, PA (Pennsylvania); Portland, ME (Maine); Portland, OR (Oregon); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Raleigh, NC (North Carolina); Richmond, VA (Virginia); Rochester, NY (New York); Rockville, MD (Maryland); Rolling Meadows, IL (Illinois); Rye Brook, NY (New York); Sacramento, CA (California); Salt Lake City, UT (Utah); San Antonio, TX (Texas); San Diego, CA (California); San Francisco, CA (California); San Ramon, CA (California); Schaumburg, IL (Illinois); Scottsdale, AZ (Arizona); Seattle, WA (Washington); Southfield, MI (Michigan); St. Louis, MO (Missouri); Syosset, NY (New York); Tampa, FL (Florida); Toledo, OH (Ohio); Tupelo, MS (Mississippi); US All Regions; US Midwest; US Northeast; US Southeast; US Southwest; US West; Vienna, VA (Virginia); Virginia Beach, VA (Virginia); Walnut Creek, CA (California); Washington, DC (District of Columbia); Westlake Village, CA (California); White Plains, NY (New York); Windsor, CT (Connecticut); Woodmere, OH (Ohio); Work from Home**Work Arrangement:** Hybrid/Home**Relocation assistance:** : is not available for this opportunity.**Pay Range:** $63,100 - $137,900**Bonus Potential:****Requisition #:** 69256**General Purpose of Job**This position will manage a team and processes for their assigned claims area(s) of responsibility. They will oversee and ensure the fair, ethical and timely management of more complex claims for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.**Duties and Responsibilities**Approves and makes more complex claim management related financial decisions consistent with company guidelines for assigned area(s) of responsibility.Builds organizational capability within their assigned area(s) of responsibility.Collaborates with internal and/or external stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery of more complex claims for assigned area(s) of responsibility.Collaborates with sales offices to ensure effective service delivery of claims for assigned area(s) of responsibility.Completes regular quality audits of assigned area(s) of responsibility claim/team members' work; records results and counsels staff to bring work to or above standards.Develops and maintains close customer ties, articulates customer needs, keeps priorities in focus with the desires and expectations of the customer.Ensures all assigned area(s) of responsibility claims, eligible or ineligible for payment, conform to quality, production standards and specifications.Ensures claims processing is consistent with applicable policies, procedures and department guidelines for assigned area(s) of responsibility.Ensures that top talent is hired and retained for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.Establishes and implements individual and team priorities, performance goals and objectives to ensure completion of responsibility for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.Identifies and communicates claims trends and issues to management. Develops mitigation plans.Identifies and recommends process improvements that significantly reduce workloads or improve quality across for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.Identifies process inefficiencies and cost reductions. Develops and recommends mitigation plans.Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for assigned area(s) of responsibility, assesses the impact, and collaborates with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.Manages a team and processes for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.Manages and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within assigned area(s) of responsibility.Manages and evaluates individual/team performance and takes appropriate action to meet and/or exceed performance standards for assigned area(s) of responsibility.Manages assigned area(s) of responsibility to ensure workloads are appropriately balanced among team members.Manages the processing and administration of all aspects of more complex claims for their assigned area(s) of responsibility ensuring accurate and timely claim management.Monitors and evaluates overall metrics for team productivity and takes appropriate action to meet or exceed standards.Provides more complex technical guidance to claim team members on claims adjudication for assigned area(s) of responsibility.Provides training and development opportunities, including stretch assignments, for team members and gives honest and open feedback to aid in the development of talent.Reviews and resolves more complex escalated issues and concerns for assigned area(s) of responsibilities.Reviews regular quality audits of for assigned area(s) of responsibility claim team members work, analyzes results and counsels staff to bring work to or above standards.Serves as a resource to team members and internal/external stakeholders on more complex assignments/projects for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.**Additional Position Responsibilities**Carries out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines. Complies with all company and site policies and procedures.Makes a positive contribution as demonstrated by: - Making suggestions for improvement - Learning new skills, procedures and processesPerforms other duties as required.Remains current in profession and industry trends.**Other Skills and Abilities**Ability to perform under stress in cases of emergency, critical or hazardous situations.Ability to work with others in a team environment.Demonstrated ability to ensure workloads are appropriately balanced among team members.Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop collaborative approaches.Demonstrates ability to identify and recommend processes improvements.Demonstrates ability to successfully hire, retain, develop and coach staff via a culture of real-time performance feedback, with ability to build both technical and leadership skills.Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail.Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative style.Demonstrates the ability to use sound judgment and discretion regarding confidential information.Finds common ground and can gain collaboration among management, colleagues and peers; can influence outcomes without directing or commanding.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Strong project management skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.**Education**4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelors)_Minimum Required in Insurance**Certifications****Experience**5+ Years of experience in ( Claims that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position, including 2+ years of managerial, supervisory, and/or demonstrated leadership experience (Required )**Whats it like to work here?**At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.**Whats in it for YOU:**+ A clearly defined career framework to help you successfully manage your career+ Leadership development and virtual training opportunities+ PTO/parental leave+ Competitive 401K and employee benefits (https://hrdirectdocs.lfg.com/misc/HR/Recruiting/BenefitsResourcesGuide.pdf)+ Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program+ Tuition assistance program+ A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations+ Effective productivity/technology tools and training**Work Arrangement**Hybrid/Home : Employees will work from home on average more days per week.**Lincoln will evaluate the following when setting the successful candidate's wage rate:** Prior work or industry experience. Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position. Unique skills**About The Company**Lincoln Financial Group, a Fortune 200 company with over 10,000 employees, provides advice and solutions that help empower Americans to take charge of their financial lives with confidence. Our core business areas Life Insurance, Annuities, Retirement Plan Services and Group Protection focus on supporting, preserving and enhancing over 17 million customers lifestyles and retirement outcomes.Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. The company had $324 billion in end-of-period account values as of June 30, 2021.Ranked one of the Best Large Employers in America and Best Employers for Women by _Forbes_ magazine as well as one of _Newsweeks_ Most Responsible Companies, Lincoln Financial Group makes a serious investment in our employees futures through a broad range of wealth accumulation and protection plans, health and wellness programs, and career development resources designed to help each individual reach their personal and professional goals.Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive (https://www.lfg.com/public/aboutus/companyoverview/diversityinclusion?audience_page_id=1422918942386) environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.Lincoln Financial Group is a committed corporate citizen included on major sustainability indices including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and FTSE4Good. Dedicated to diversity and inclusion, we earned perfect 100 percent scores on the Corporate Equality Index and the Disability Equality Index. Follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/lincolnfinancialgroup) , Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/lincolnfingroup) , LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/4307?trkInfo=tas%3Alincoln+financial%2Cidx%3A3-1-3=tyah) , and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lincolnfingroup/) . Sign up for email alerts at http://newsroom.lfg.com**Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities**If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.**Additional Information**This position may be subject to Lincolns Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincolns current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial Group are considered property of Lincoln Financial Group and are not subject to payment of agency fees.Lincoln Financial Group (LFG) is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, Veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.This Employer Participates in E-Verify. See the E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov) notices.Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify. Ver el E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/es) avisos.Lincoln Financial Group ("LFG") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veterans status, or genetic information. Opportunities throughout LFG are available to employees and applicants and are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. We have a drug free work environment and we perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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