Employee Benefits Claims Team Leader (HYBRID OR REMOTE)

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:20px;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-bidi-language:EN-US;">At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives- a mission we’ve honed since 1859.  </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Equitable is seeking an experienced <strong>Employee Benefits Claims Team Leader, Claims Support</strong> to join our Disability and Absence Claims organization.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;">  </span>This role will play a critical part in managing claims, fostering client relationships, and ensuring exceptional service delivery for one of our claim teams.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;">  </span><span style="mso-bidi-language:EN-US;">Claims support will oversee internal team members who are designated/dedicated to specific customer groups that are high touch. We field inquiries and escalations from these customers. They work with internal partners to clarify and interpret policy information. They will be required to be customer-facing and take the lead on relationships with high profile customers.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:20px;"><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Responsibilities</span></p><ul><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;"><strong>Claims Management: </strong>Oversees the end-to-end claims process for disability and/or leave of absence products. Ensures claims are processed accurately within regulatory and company guidelines.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-bidi-language:EN-US;mso-color-alt:windowtext;"><strong>Liaison for Internal Partners:</strong> Collaborate closely with distribution and other internal partners to ensure client needs are met. Provide clarification on policy interpretation, assist with amendment requests and help resolve claim escalations. </span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;"><strong>Client Relationships: </strong>Fosters strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and ensure high levels of satisfaction. Addresses and resolves any client issues or concerns promptly.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;"><strong>Team Leadership: </strong>Builds and leads high-performing internal claims teams. Provide coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities for team members. Sets performance goals for the teams.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;"><strong>Compliance: </strong>Ensures all claims processes comply with relevant laws and regulations. Stays current regarding updated changes in legislation and adjusts processes accordingly.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;"><strong>Stakeholder Management: </strong>Collaborates with internal departments, external partners, and other key stakeholders to execute a market-leading claims management experience.</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;"><strong>Mentoring, Coaching and Support</strong>:</span><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-spacerun:yes;">  </span><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;">This role will provide coaching and mentoring to the claims examiners as well as take referral tasks for complex items that require more tenured resources to administer ( e.g. amendments, account management related actions, systems issues)</span><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-bidi-language:EN-US;mso-color-alt:windowtext;">Performs other duties as assigned.</span></span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;">This position offers a flexible work schedule: it may be <strong>fully remote/hybrid</strong>. If you are located near one of our offices (e.g., Charlotte, NC; New York, NY; Syracuse, NY), a hybrid schedule with 2–3 days on-site per week is expected to foster collaboration and connection. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">The base salary range for this position is <strong>$68,000 - $92,000</strong>. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.  </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below. </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-bidi-language:EN-US;"><strong>Equitable Pay and Benefits</strong>: </span><span class="ui-provider"> </span></span><a href="https://portal.equitable.com/appentry/EDoxRedirect?node_id=A2023013000001" target="_blank" title="https://portal.equitable.com/appentry/edoxredirect?node_id=a2023013000001"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Equitable Total Rewards Program</span></a></p><br><br><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:20px;"><strong>What You Will Bring</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Required Qualifications</span></p><ul><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;">Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience </span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;">5+ years of client facing experience in Employee Benefits / Group Insurance Claims organization</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;">3+ years of people leadership experience with excellent team management abilities</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-color-alt:windowtext;">Specific experience with Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and/or Paid/Unpaid Leaves</span></span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Preferred Qualifications</span></p><ul><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Strong understanding of technology and industry trends</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Excellent client relationship management skills</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Comfortable dealing with complexity and ambiguity and able to explore multiple solutions</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Previous experience with FINEOS Claims software platform highly desired</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:-.25in;"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Previous experience with Salesforce platform a plus</span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:20px;"><strong>Skills</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><strong>Claims Management: </strong>Expertise in delivering a positive claims experience for Disability and/or Leave of Absence products, such as Short Term Disability, Statutory Disability Coverages, Long Term Disability, or State Paid Leaves. Proficient in deploying strategies and techniques to ensure claims processing meets the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><strong>Effective Communications: </strong>Proficient in effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques. Capable of transmitting, receiving, and accurately interpreting ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Essential for managing client relationships and team interactions.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><strong>Leadership: </strong>In-depth knowledge of leadership practices and processes. Skilled in using strategies and techniques to inspire and guide internal claims teams towards achieving both short-term objectives and long-term goals.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><strong>Data Analysis and Interpretation</strong>: Advanced proficiency in claims data analysis techniques and tools. Ability to interpret complex data sets to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in using date to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for enhanced processes.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><br><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:20px;"><strong>About Equitable</strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;"><strong> </strong></span></span><br><br><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-bidi-language:EN-US;">At Equitable, we’re a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><br><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-bidi-language:EN-US;">We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities. </span></span><br><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-bidi-language:EN-US;"> </span></span><br><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-bidi-language:EN-US;">We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork. </span></span><br><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-bidi-language:EN-US;"> </span></span><br><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="mso-bidi-language:EN-US;">We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. 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