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Benefits Liaison

Job Overview

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive. 

A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

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Most Loved Workplace® 
Forbes Best-in-State Employer

Benefits Liaison

• Serves as liaison between Company and client human resources (HR) and employees in management of the absence programs.
• Communicates with client, employee, healthcare providers and Company operations team to coordinate resolution of escalated issues involving absence program.
• Assists manager in evaluating results of absence programs and best practice in absence administration; assists in assessing effectiveness of absence plan administration, communication and documentation; assists in development of management reports; assists in preparation of reports assessing financial impact of program administration.
• Maintains records and files pertinent to absence programs.
• Monitors satisfaction with leave and disability administration via periodic customer surveys and recommends needed changes.
• Works with appropriate stakeholders for client and Company to ensure continuous performance and process improvement.
• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and best practices relevant to absence programs and administration.
• Works with management to update and maintain absence program procedures relating to administration, compliance requirements, audits of leaves; employee handbook and other program-related documents.
• Assists with client training and development of communications
• Assists client in reviewing and addressing escalations and inquiry in the customized escalation inbox; provides update to escalation log and trend analysis as needed .

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as needed.

Experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of legal requirements and best practices relevant to absence programs and administration
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self motivated with ability to work independently
• 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

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.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.