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  • Posting Location: Aurora, Illinois

  • Posting Location: Tampa, Florida

Ville/Villes
Aurora, Tampa
Pays
États-Unis
Horaires de Travail
Temps plein
Arrangement de Travail
Hybride
Aide à la réinstallation possible
Non
Date d'envoi
18-avr-2025
ID de l'emploi
6964

Description et exigences

Role Value Proposition:   

The implementation leader position within the Group Benefits organization is responsible for managing and driving the set-up processes for new and existing clients. The Implementation leader has overall responsibility for the end-to-end management of the implementation process and key deliverables for clients between 2 and 999 lives and directs the implementation and communication process for clients, regardless of product mix or administrative arrangement within this market space. They are responsible for monitoring progress against timeline due dates and have direct interaction with clients, insurance producers, sales, client services and other internal business units as needed. The Implementation leader manages the gathering of critical information with the client and producer and resolves all issues relative to the overall implementation process and timing of deliverables. They own the initiation of client and internal meetings and facilitate those discussions and engage in clear, effective communication to establish responsibilities and internal due dates for all business partners on each implementation.      

 

Key Responsibilities:    

  • Responsible for case set up information and accountable for integrity and timeliness of all data elements provided to our internal set up units including, but not limited to case structure and billing set up, eligibility collection, and delivery and approval of plan policies and certificates.  
  • Collaborates with Contracts/Compliance area to produce policies, certificates, and agreements that meet all legal requirements. 
  • Educates the customer on products and services and various internal functional areas and workflow critical to the success of the implementation process. 
  • Handles complex changes regarding products, billing, and structure.  
  • Works closely with internal partners to ensure all changes are made to the client’s satisfaction. 
  • Participates in post-sale activities regarding set up or the conversion of client cases. 
  • Reviews sold plan and project timeline with sales staff to help identify any non-standard provisions or services. 
  • Partners with other business units to ensure that implementations are delivered consistently, timely, and accurately. 
  • May participate in sales presentations, and/or consult on plan design and administrative services; may recommend alternative plan provisions or administrative processes in place of non-standard or incompatible requests. 
  • Identifies implementation-related problems and helps resolve issues quickly. 
  • Conducts weekly touchpoints or periodic status meetings with various parties to review progress and resolve issues and to ensure the Implementation is moving in the right direction. 

 

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:  

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or at a minimum 3 to 5 years of professional experience.  
  • Strong interpersonal skills needed to manage and work with many different personalities and styles. 
  • Excellent organizational skills are required and attention to detail is critical to effectively handle the technical aspects of the position. 
  • Mastery of written, verbal and email communication skills are required and critical to effectively communicate with clients, producers, and internal business partners. 
  • The ability to interact professionally and confidently with clients is required. Communication methods will vary and may include teleconferencing, Microsoft Teams, email interactions, and phone. 
  • Able to multi-task by balancing client facing interactions, tight deadlines, ad hoc issue resolutions, internal documentation requirements and overall client satisfaction. 
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills are required. Demonstrates successful use of innovative negotiation techniques. Able to recommend alternative resolutions and be able to gain commitment from internal partners. Ability to define and develop positioning based upon customer needs, motives, strengths, and strategies of key players and understanding of broad business objectives. 

Preferred:

  • 2+ years of Insurance industry experience is preferred and/or possesses knowledge of contract language for life, accident, and disability products.  

 

Working Environment 

While this role has a serious impact on the organization and can also be demanding, you will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Occasionally, deadlines can be intense and having a keen attention to detail is critical to maintaining workflow and project timelines. 

 

The work schedule is normal business hours during the Spring and Summer months, however between the months of October – January you may be required to perform your work duties before or after normal work hours due to the nature of the business. Paid Time Off (PTO) during this period is limited. This role is considered a hybrid role with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote per week.  

 

At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.



The salary range for applicants for this position is 53,000 to 70,000.
Benefits We Offer

 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 MetLife 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, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife 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”).

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
53,000 to 70,000