Employee Benefits Head of Claims (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 looking an influential and dynamic Leader to join our team!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;">  </span>The <strong>Employee Benefits Head of Claims</strong> will own the claims operational strategy and execution for Equitable’s Employee Benefits claims organization. Reporting directly to the Head of Employee Benefits, this role is pivotal in ensuring efficient and effective processing of claims, compiling with regulatory standards and catering to the diverse needs of our clients.</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;">This individual must be able to translate Employee Benefits’ “Powerfully Simple” vision into into actionable, quantitative and innovative plans, including leading the design, ideation and build of the Employee Benefit’s new claims organization and processes.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;">  </span>This position may be Flexible, a few days per week in the office or Remote plus travel.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </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><ul><li><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;"><strong>Strategy:</strong> Create and execute on Employee Benefit’s overall claims operational strategy, including both the ideation and implementation the organization’s new claims experience.</span></span></p></li><li><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;"><strong>Implementation:</strong> Ensure the timely deployment of technology and processes in support of the both the initial build of a claims systems and ongoing enhancements.</span></span></p></li><li><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;"><strong>Claims Processing:</strong> Oversee the processing of claims, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with policies and regulations.</span></span></p></li><li><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;"><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Leverage client feedback and monitor industry trends, adjusting claims practices and model as needed to drive efficiencies and improve the client experience.</span></span></p></li><li><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;"><strong>Customer Service:</strong> Maintain high standards of customer service and support in all claims-related interactions.</span></span></p></li><li><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;"><strong>Compliance & Risk Management:</strong> Manage risks related to claims processing, including adherence to internal guidelines and standards as well as legal and regulatory standards</span></span></p></li><li><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;"><strong>Leadership:</strong> Lead and manage a robust claims organization, including attracting and retaining top industry talent from across all areas of the business and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.</span></span></p></li><li><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;"><strong>Stakeholder Management:</strong> Collaborate with internal departments, external vendors, and other key stakeholders to execute a market-leading claims strategy</span></span></p></li><li><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;"><strong>Perform other duties as assigned</strong></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: <strong>it may be 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.  The remote work schedule allows you to stay fully engaged with your team with periodic office visits based on business needs. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span class="normaltextrun">The <strong>total targeted compensation range</strong> for this position is <strong>$360,000 - $470,000.</strong> Total compensation and </span>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;"> </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></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;"><strong> </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"><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 in Business Administration, Finance, or related Field</span></span></p></li><li><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;">10+ years of experience in claims management, preferably in the employee benefits space</span></span></p></li><li><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;">Working Knowledge of claims regulatory guidelines and standards</span></span></p></li><li><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;">5+ years of people management experience with excellent leadership and team management abilities</span></span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"> </span></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"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><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"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Proven track record of innovative problem solving</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills and ability to collaboratively problem-solve</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Comfortable dealing with both complexity and ambiguity and be able to explore multiple solutions to a problem</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">Strategic visionary who develops, communicates, and most importantly executes a compelling market-based vision for the future</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"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><strong>Customer Experience Management:</strong> Knowledge of customer experience management; ability to implement strategies and techniques used to ensure that customers have a positive experience with the organization's products and services at every touch point.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><strong>Effective Communications:</strong> Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><strong>Leadership:</strong> Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><strong>Planning: Tactical, Strategic:</strong> Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><strong>Product and Vendor Evaluation:</strong> Knowledge of product and vendor evaluation; ability to implement processes for the evaluation and selection of products, tools, services and infrastructure components ensuring they are in line with an organization's business needs and architectural principles.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><strong>Project Management:</strong> Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. </span><br><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><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. 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