Job Description

Job Location: Bloomfield, CT

Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at MetLife! Please note that after submitting your application, you will receive an email with a link to complete a short online assessment so that we can get to know you better. Once your assessment is complete, and your application has been reviewed, a representative from MetLife will be in touch regarding next steps!

Role Value Proposition:

At MetLife, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. The Global Technology & Operations group (GTO) is a diverse team of engineers, developers, business analysts, claims analysts and project managers with the freedom to create innovative and solutions to address core business challenges with MetLife. This role will provide exemplary customer service by managing total absence claims in a timely and accurate fashion.

Key Responsibilities:

* Handle and administer Family & Medical Leave Act standalone (as well as other leave) claims and adhere to federal and state regulatory and/or company plan requirements and established FMLA workflow procedures.
* Complete eligibility decisions during intake call, gather pertinent data when necessary from employee or other supporting systems.
* Promptly review new FLMA and other leave claims, evaluate against appropriate leave plans and make initial claim decision.
* Perform leave follow-ups as required, including recertification of health condition, intermittent claim tracking, RTW confirmation, etc.
* Update systems to accurately reflect leave status and ensure appropriate diary documentation exists.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

* High school diploma
* 2+ yrs. related experience.
* Must be available to work a rotating schedule of 1st shift (8a-4p) and 2nd shift (4p-11p).

Preferred:

* Bachelors degree
* Strong customer satisfaction focus.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Strong customer satisfaction focus
* Claims, specifically disability, preferred
* Working knowledge of FMLA/Disability/Leave procedures preferred
* Knowledge of system applications preferred

At MetLife, were leading the global transformation of an industry weve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, were dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.

MetLife:

MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the worlds leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $651 billion of total assets under management as of September 30, 2020. We are ranked 48 on the Fortune 500 list for 2020. In 2019, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fourth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies.

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife. For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.

MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requisition : 116033