Manager, IM Inforce Life and Disability Operations (Insurance)
Apply NowCompany: Guardian Life Insurance
Location: Pittsfield, MA 01201
Description:
Do you want to be part of a collaborative leadership team? Do you think big and grow, accelerate impact, and lead change? Is a culture where "People Count," "We Do the Right Thing," and "We Hold Ourselves to Very High Standards" important to you? Are you skilled to a consumer-centric mindset? If so, then you may be a great fit for this Manager position accountable for our CARE Teams in Individual Markets (IM) Inforce Operations.
As a CARE Manager, you'll ensure the team delivers on our goal to show genuine care for our consumers through the work that we do. Your team is highly motivated and empowered to take ownership and accountability for each consumer interaction by proactively seeking to understand the individuals behind the work, keeping consumers informed during every step of their request, demonstrate genuine care, and actively engage with consumers to create meaningful and unexpected experiences. CARE expresses the emotion we want to generate, and it's also an acronym for Communicate, Advocate, Respond, and Empower - the actions needed to show CARE. You will also drive change and ensure customer satisfaction by coordinating new hire & existing colleague training. You will play a key role in planning, design, development, and continuous maintenance of Inforce training programs. You will research and recognize patterns, summarize results, and provide recommendations for actions to address gaps in training as well as the knowledge and skills of colleagues.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in insurance operations, leadership, and process improvement. Skills for success include driving positive changes, enjoying team collaboration, being hands-on with leadership and data, possessing exceptional communication skills, holding an innovative and proactive mind, and understanding what it takes to drive a consumer-centric operation.
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Location
The primary location for this position is our Bethlehem, PA or Pittsfield, MA office location. This is a hybrid position with 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week remote.
Travel
10% travel required for this position. You'll be expected to travel to a Guardian work location, as determined by your manager.
Salary Range:
$84,320.00 - $138,522.50
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
As a CARE Manager, you'll ensure the team delivers on our goal to show genuine care for our consumers through the work that we do. Your team is highly motivated and empowered to take ownership and accountability for each consumer interaction by proactively seeking to understand the individuals behind the work, keeping consumers informed during every step of their request, demonstrate genuine care, and actively engage with consumers to create meaningful and unexpected experiences. CARE expresses the emotion we want to generate, and it's also an acronym for Communicate, Advocate, Respond, and Empower - the actions needed to show CARE. You will also drive change and ensure customer satisfaction by coordinating new hire & existing colleague training. You will play a key role in planning, design, development, and continuous maintenance of Inforce training programs. You will research and recognize patterns, summarize results, and provide recommendations for actions to address gaps in training as well as the knowledge and skills of colleagues.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in insurance operations, leadership, and process improvement. Skills for success include driving positive changes, enjoying team collaboration, being hands-on with leadership and data, possessing exceptional communication skills, holding an innovative and proactive mind, and understanding what it takes to drive a consumer-centric operation.
You are
- A leader who can execute and follow through on commitments; hold yourself accountable to meet strategic priorities.
- Skilled in motivating and empowering teams to take ownership and accountability for the consumer experience and to deliver results.
- Confident and skilled to control consumer and field escalations; able to utilize resources and use logic to solve problems quickly.
- A shrewd communicator who can provide focused, constructive, honest updates and feedback.
- Goal-oriented and able to deliver results aligned with business priorities and key performance metrics.
- Highly focused on the consumer and know how to translate that into actionable leadership.
- Highly focused on staff development and success; co-create meaningful career development plans.
- Leverage talent through delegation and stretch assignments.
- Team focused and key influencer within the team and across the organization.
You will
- Drive production with the consumer at the forefront of everything we do, ensuring that your teams consistently demonstrate genuine care and create meaningful moments that matter.
- Drive initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of client/agency service requests.
- Implement and optimize workflows to enhance productivity and reduce errors.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure all operations comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Resolve escalated customer issues and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
- Engage with business partners to understand the training needs, maintain an appropriate level of organizational literacy, and contribute to the success of Individual Markets strategic priorities.
- Partner with Workforce Planning to determine colleagues needed to support and maintain SLA's.
- Work closely with CARE leaders to align training objectives with organizational goals.
- Work closely with our shared services partners (i.e. Quality Assurance, Workforce Planning, Learning & Development).
- Encourage a culture of learning within the team by sharing insights and best practices.
You have
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership role with responsibility for managing cross functional teams, insurance operations and policy administration.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Proven track record in process improvement, project management, and driving results.
- Strong knowledge of life insurance products, systems, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to identify patterns and trends and drive proactive and practical solutions.
- Strong proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word, and creating Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
- A BA/BS degree or equivalent industry experience is preferred.
Location
The primary location for this position is our Bethlehem, PA or Pittsfield, MA office location. This is a hybrid position with 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week remote.
Travel
10% travel required for this position. You'll be expected to travel to a Guardian work location, as determined by your manager.
Salary Range:
$84,320.00 - $138,522.50
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.