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. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Specialized Services Team Lead Are you looking for an impactful job that offers an opportunity to develop a professional career? + A stable and consistent work environment in an office + A training program to learn how to help employees and customers from some of the world’s most reputable brands + Career development and promotional growth opportunities through increasing responsibilities + A diverse and comprehensive benefits package to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs **PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:** To supervise Specialized Services colleagues ensuring departmental processes and procedures are adhered to in pursuing Specialized Services objectives; to support unit colleagues in continued developmental growth; and to ensure company service standards are met. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE** + Supervises a Specialized Services team, providing leadership, direction and support. + Ensures Specialized Services processes and procedures are adhered to ensuring departmental objectives are met. + Monitors workloads and status; supports colleagues by providing advice on handling complex issues. + Monitors team performance measures. + Identifies and resolves problems and issues. + Ensures that company customer service standards are met. + Communicates with upper management regarding unit issues. + Tracks trends, investigates escalations, balances workloads, and serves as liaison with customers to assist with problem resolution. + Ensures that best practices and SLAs are met; provides coaching and mentoring to individual colleagues. + Works closely with six sigma black belts and business analysts to identify opportunities for change to support continuous improvement. + Reviews and validates the accuracy of the work completed by the Specialized Services team. + Reviews and evaluates accuracy of compensability decisions and claim assignments. + Manages staffing schedules to ensure appropriate department coverage. **ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES** + Performs other duties as assigned. + Supports the organization's quality program(s). **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 discussions. + Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance. **QUALIFICATIONS** Education & Licensing: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Experience: Six (6) years of call center or customer service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Skills & Knowledge: + Strong organizational and conflict resolution skills + Production and quality-driven mentality + Excellent customer service skills + Good knowledge of service center processes and procedures + Good oral and written communication, including presentation skills + PC literate, including Microsoft Office products + Leadership/management/motivational skills + Analytical and interpretive skills + Excellent interpersonal skills + Excellent negotiation skills + Good judgment and discretion skills + Ability to manage by reports and metrics + Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities + 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 **TAKING CARE OF YOU** + Career development and promotional growth opportunities + A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more 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.** **Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. 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