Job Description

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

As a Paid Leave Claims Specialist, you will help claimants navigate important moments in their lives by delivering timely, accurate, and empathetic claim service. You will manage Paid Leave claims from initial review through ongoing administration, evaluating claimant, employer, and medical information to determine eligibility, claim duration, and benefits payable.

This role is well suited for an experienced disability or leave professional who combines sound judgment with strong customer service. You will work in a collaborative, technology-enabled environment where accuracy, regulatory compliance, and responsiveness are essential.

The intended start date for this hiring class is 11/30/2026.

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Technological aptitude and adaptability
• Teamwork and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of federal and state laws on leaves of absence
• Ability to evaluate and process disability and leave claims
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma required
• College degree or an equivalent of at least three (3) years of work experience preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience in a disability or leave claims environment required

Preferred Qualifications

Schedule Details

• This role operates on a semi-flex 40 hour a week, M-F schedule. All schedules will be approved based on business needs.

The internal title for this role is Specialist II Claims. #ind123 #LI-AP1

Employee Benefits:

We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:

If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email eric.hess@protective.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.