Supervisor, Field Service Representatives

Northwest Administrators, Inc.•Seattle, WA

2d•$6,685 - $9,045•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Field Service Representatives oversees and manages a team of client service professionals and serves as the liaison with local unions, employers and participants. This role involves managing the Field Service team, including hiring, training, and scheduling. The supervisor will meet with plan participants, union representatives, and employers to explain pension plan eligibility, participation requirements, benefits, and plan provisions. They will also conduct individual and group meetings to assist participants with benefit applications, retirement options, and eligibility questions. The role requires reviewing and processing complex benefit inquiries and applications, obtaining additional documentation when needed, and preparing benefit appeals, denial letters, and correspondence by interpreting plan provisions and documenting case recommendations. Additionally, the supervisor will respond to participant inquiries by phone and in writing, providing guidance on benefits, eligibility, and appeal procedures, and prepare management reports and support special projects and process improvements, all while delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in the benefits field
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven ability to influence others to get work done
Demonstrates clear, professional written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to travel including overnight stays

Responsibilities

Manage the Field Service team including hiring, training and scheduling
Meet with plan participants, union representatives, and employers to explain pension plan eligibility, participation requirements, benefits, and plan provisions.
Conduct individual and group meetings to assist participants with benefit applications, retirement options, and eligibility questions.
Review and process complex benefit inquiries and applications, obtaining additional documentation when needed.
Prepare benefit appeals, denial letters, and correspondence by interpreting plan provisions and documenting case recommendations.
Respond to participant inquiries by phone and in writing, providing guidance on benefits, eligibility, and appeal procedures.
Prepare management reports and support special projects and process improvements.
Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.