ESIS Benefits Specialist
Chubb
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- Location
- Southfield, MI
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 5
- 14 days ago
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About the company
Chubb
Insurance · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Manages end-to-end claims across FMLA, STD, ADA, and RTW programs in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Communicates and collaborates with employees, medical professionals, supervisors, and Human Resources to support employees through the leave and disability process
- Evaluates requests for workplace accommodations and facilitates the interactive process between the employee and employer to determine the most effective solution
- Documents employee requests and maintains accurate, up-to-date case records throughout the claims lifecycle
- Engages with medical providers to clarify, validate, and obtain information necessary to support claim determinations
- Works with employers and Human Resources to educate and implement job modifications and accommodations as appropriate
- Assists employers with the development of essential job function descriptions as needed to support the RTW process
- Stays current on federal and state laws and regulations governing leave of absence, disability, and workplace accommodations
- Provides education and guidance to employers and employees on leave programs, disability benefits, and accommodation processes
- Responsible and accountable for maintaining and protecting personal health information; must maintain a high level of confidentiality and comply with HIPAA rules and regulations
What you need
- <span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">BS/BA in Human Resources, Business, Vocational Rehabilitation, or a related field preferred</span></span>
- <span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience in one or more of the following areas: Leave of Absence Management, Disability Claims Management, Return to Work Services, Labor Relations, or Project Management</span></span>
- <span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Working knowledge of FMLA, STD, ADA, and RTW regulations and processes</span></span>
- <span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpretive skills with attention to detail</span></span>
- <span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences</span></span>
- <span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills</span></span>
- <span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while meeting assigned deadlines</span></span>
- <span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases simultaneously</span></span>
- <span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience</span></span>
- <span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2–3 years of related experience in leave of absence and/or disability claim management</span></span>
- <span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of federal and state leave and disability regulations, including FMLA, STD, ADA, and RTW programs</span></span>
- <span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint</span></span>
- Experience independently managing multiple cases or projects in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Demonstrated experience working with confidential information and exercising sound discretion
- SPHR, PHR, or CPDM certification, or equivalent
- Experience with the application and interpretation of FMLA, ADA, Section 504, STD, and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing leave and disability
- Strong problem-solving, time management, and priority-setting skills
- Education: a bachelor's degree
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Position Summary:
The Benefits Specialist will serve as a dedicated resource for employees and employers throughout the leave and disability management process. This role is responsible for managing claims across multiple programs including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Short-Term Disability (STD), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, and Return to Work (RTW) coordination.
The primary purpose of the Benefits Specialist is to evaluate and manage employee leave and disability claims, review medical information, facilitate workplace accommodations, and support employees in returning to work in a safe and timely manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages end-to-end claims across FMLA, STD, ADA, and RTW programs in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
Communicates and collaborates with employees, medical professionals, supervisors, and Human Resources to support employees through the leave and disability process
Evaluates requests for workplace accommodations and facilitates the interactive process between the employee and employer to determine the most effective solution
Documents employee requests and maintains accurate, up-to-date case records throughout the claims lifecycle
Engages with medical providers to clarify, validate, and obtain information necessary to support claim determinations
Works with employers and Human Resources to educate and implement job modifications and accommodations as appropriate
Assists employers with the development of essential job function descriptions as needed to support the RTW process
Stays current on federal and state laws and regulations governing leave of absence, disability, and workplace accommodations
Provides education and guidance to employers and employees on leave programs, disability benefits, and accommodation processes
Responsible and accountable for maintaining and protecting personal health information; must maintain a high level of confidentiality and comply with HIPAA rules and regulations
BS/BA in Human Resources, Business, Vocational Rehabilitation, or a related field preferred
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Leave of Absence Management, Disability Claims Management, Return to Work Services, Labor Relations, or Project Management
Working knowledge of FMLA, STD, ADA, and RTW regulations and processes
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpretive skills with attention to detail
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences
Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while meeting assigned deadlines
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases simultaneously
Basic Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience
2–3 years of related experience in leave of absence and/or disability claim management
Knowledge of federal and state leave and disability regulations, including FMLA, STD, ADA, and RTW programs
Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Preferred Requirements
Experience independently managing multiple cases or projects in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Demonstrated experience working with confidential information and exercising sound discretion
SPHR, PHR, or CPDM certification, or equivalent
Experience with the application and interpretation of FMLA, ADA, Section 504, STD, and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing leave and disability
Strong problem-solving, time management, and priority-setting skills
Experience providing guidance to employees and managers on leave of absence, disability plans, medical accommodations, and benefits programs