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Sedgwick Premium Audit Team Lead in Topeka, Kansas
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Premium Audit Team Lead
PRIMARY PURPOSE : To oversee a team that is responsible for the assignment of loss control and/or premium audit activities within a specified geographic area. To oversee vendor management, inventory management, new vendor orientation, client relations, dispute resolution, and provide assistance with maintaining Sedgwick’s commitment to providing quality and timely reports for customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees all work performed by staff and independent contract auditors.
Dispatches new orders for region and coordinates relief trips as needed.
Maintains diary management for assignments. Reviews reports daily and follows up with independent contract auditors on current inventory.
Provides orientations for new field independent contract auditors with online system.
Reviews field independent contract auditors for quality issues.
Handles additional pay requests.
Works with talent acquisition to find new independent contract auditors in needed territories.
Works with the director of operations regarding customer / independent contract auditor issues.
Contacts customers for contact help and/or provides status on current inventory.
Requests due date extensions when needed on assignments needing more time.
Corresponds with clients regarding service issues.
Discusses new clients and informs management of issues or new programs.
Supervises quality control by reviewing work submitted, distributing updated requirements, and addressing carrier issues.
Maintains “Performance Standards” for customer “overdues” and contact policies.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the organization's quality program(s).
Travels as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance for two or more colleagues.
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 discussions.
Supervises work of up to 40 independent contract auditors.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Industry designation preferred.
Experience
Six (6) years of risk services industry experience including one (1) year of supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills & Knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Analytical and interpretive skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proven management/leadership skills in a fast-paced environment
Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
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.
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
NOTE : Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.
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 $57,000 USD - $102,000 USD. 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.
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.
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Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing – one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxedjBGSfA)