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Vice President I Workers Compensation I East Coast

RemoteOnsiteFull TimeVice President$133,940–$187,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

  • claims management
  • state regulations
  • business plan
  • management reports
  • staffing
  • training
  • performance reviews
  • career planning
  • succession planning
  • negotiation

Nice to have

  • CPCU
  • ARM
  • AIM
  • AIC
  • sales coordination
  • client service coordination

Role summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Vice President of Workers Compensation for the East Coast. This role is responsible for the technical and operational functions of multiple offices, including direct operational responsibility, staffing, training, staff development, career and succession planning, and budget/P&L management. The VP will oversee operations, ensure compliance with best practices and regulations, establish business plans, and monitor performance reports. The position requires 10 years of claims management experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role. Strong technical claims knowledge, leadership, negotiation, and communication skills are essential. This is a leadership role with direct and indirect responsibility for 300+ colleagues.

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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Vice President I Workers Compensation I East Coast

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To be responsible for the technical and operational functions for multiple offices, including direct operational responsibility where the manager resides; to handle the staffing and training needs within assigned offices, as well as staff development, career and succession planning; and to be responsible for budget preparation and profit and loss management for assigned office(s). Has direct and indirect responsibility for 300 or more colleagues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversees overall operations management for all locations/offices within an area.
  • Establishes and ensures compliance to best practices, claims management services standards, state regulations, and client service requirements.
  • Establishes business plan with goals and objectives for the area and locations/offices.
  • Monitors and takes appropriate action on management reports relating to the area/office performance.
  • Assists with the coordination of sales and client service efforts.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
  • Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance reviews.
  • Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & LicensingBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. CPCU, ARM, AIM, and/or AIC certifications preferred. Licenses as required.

ExperienceTen (10) years claims management experience or or equivalent combination of experience and education including five (5) years supervisory experience.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong technical claims knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
  • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
  • Leadership/management/motivational skills
  • Analytical and interpretive skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENTWhen applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

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.

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $133,940 - $187,000/yr. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits. Always accepting applications.

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.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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