Sr Absence Management Claim Specialist

On Met Life’s Global Customer Service and Operations (GCSO) team, customer care is built on trust, empathy, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Whether guiding customers through life’s important moments, solving challenges, or simplifying processes with innovative technology, you’ll help deliver a differentiated experience grounded in operational excellence. Backed by a collaborative team, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening the way we care and advocate for millions worldwide.

Here, making a real difference isn’t just a goal - it’s what we do, one conversation at a time.

At Met Life, 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 Met Life. This role will provide exemplary customer service by managing total absence claims in a timely and accurate fashion.

• Handle, review, and administer Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims and adhere to federal and state regulatory and/or company plan requirements. Establish ADA workflow procedures and evaluate against appropriate leave plans and make initial claim decisions.
• Complete eligibility decisions during intake call, gather pertinent data when necessary, from employee or other supporting systems as well as perform leave-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.

• High school diploma
• 5 years of experience in Absence Management Claims
• Experience and strong customer satisfaction focus and attention to detail. A strong understanding of the ADA/AMS process and background as to what’s required
• Strong customer service skills are a must

• Ten years of ADA claims knowledge of process and procedures.

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by Met Life and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Met Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

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