Associate Manager - Complaints & Grievances - 19642

Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
On MetLife'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.
The Opportunity
The Associate Manager for the Complaints & Grievance Team is responsible for day-to-day oversite of a team of Complaint & Litigation Specialists , building and managing effective
partnerships with internal customers and fostering an environment that supports effective teamwork and cooperation. In this position, the ideal candidate will possess strong inventory management skills and be accountable for partnering with various teams and organizations to ensure accurate and timely resolution of complaints and grievances.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a team of Complaint & Litigation Specialists responsible for logging, reviewing and researching , complaints and grievances for a particular product .
Support the team infrastructure, workflow, and culture that fosters accura te complaint responses to bring cases to closure timely .
Monitor individual performance and provide coaching to improve results
Manages inventory for a team of Complaint & Litigation Specialists to operate timely , effectively and efficiently .
Develop effective partnerships with internal & external customers, fostering an environment that supports effective teamwork and cross-functional cooperation .
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of Dental DHMO/Safeguard claim processes & applications preferred
Familiarity with compliance & regulatory requirements
Strong inventory management skills
Effective communication skills to enable strong partnerships with key stakeholders across various products.
Preferred Qualifications
Suggested 10+ years of experience in group claims, preferred.
Self-managed and motivated with the ability to encourage others.
Critical thinking skills to track & trend metrics, opportunities, and successes
Excellent communication skills to drive team member performance and present to leaders as needed
Proficient use of inventory management software, including MS Excel, Sharepoint , and PowerPoint.
The expected salary range for this position is $78,000 - $104,000 . This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
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, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife's U.S. benefits, please click here .
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the 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.
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MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.