Auto Claims Specialist II

Basic Functional Duties

With very limited guidance, can perform all Arbitrator II duties, including:

• Reviews customer claims to verify that they meet Manheim's National Arbitration policies and any account-specific guidelines.
• Investigates cases with increasing complexity that allow for less prescriptive decision making and require infrequent involvement from senior staff (e.g., more complex condition report claims, fraud claims, mechanical, structural, or history claims such as odometer, title brands, etc.).
• Interfaces with all departments involved in the complaint (i.e., reconditioning, front office, dealer services, vehicle entry, etc.), including during the fact finding and investigative phases.
• Uses appropriate resources to investigate and facilitate relevant inspection, documentation, and communication to ensure appropriate actions are completed to move cases forward or to resolution.
• Uses appropriate levels/limits of financial approval authority to resolve cases.
• Evaluates claims by obtaining, comparing, evaluating, and validating various forms of information.
• Prepares and facilitates communications for resolution via telephone, email, and in-person discussion.
• Mediates dispute and negotiates repair and/or pricing of disputed vehicles to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution and to keep vehicles sold.
• Monitors and maintains accurate files for each arbitration case, verifying accuracy of all required documentation, including invoices and settlement agreements.
• Engages with supervisor/manager to determine if escalation is required.
  
  

Knowledge & Subject Matter Milestones

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of investigating complex claims and to negotiate and influence others while maintaining a positive client experience.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of Arbitration concepts and procedures.
• Displays a strong understanding of auction operational and administrative processes.
• Demonstrates command and working knowledge of National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) arbitration standards, Manheim Marketplace Policies, and relevant legal requirements.
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Client Interaction/Communication Responsibilities

• Advises clients of the arbitration claim process, company policies, any auction- or account-specific guidelines, and NAAA guidelines.
• Facilitates both written and verbal communications between buyers, sellers, and various auction team members and third parties to actively gather information necessary to guide parties toward agreement and resolution while maintaining an awareness of goals and objectives.
• Provides relevant information such as claim status to clients.
• Leverages de-escalation techniques to prevent escalation of conflict and resolve client issues promptly.
  
  

Other Duties

• Promotes the Auction and its services with customers to gain additional business, such as post-sale inspections.
• Demonstrates safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the appropriate behaviors.
• Participates in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Leverages de-escalation techniques to prevent escalation of conflict and resolve client issues promptly.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in claims management, claims investigation, and/or problem and conflict resolution. Claim Adjuster experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in areas of responsibility.
• 3 years of automotive, mechanical, and/or body shop experience strongly preferred.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Active Listening
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Demonstrates Empathy Verbal and Written Communication
• Resilience/Adaptability
• Decision Making
• Customer Focus
• Time Management
• Build Positive Relationships
• Influences Positive Outcomes
• Negotiation
• Conflict Resolution
• Business Acumen
  
  

USD 21.54 - 32.31 per hour

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $21.54 - $32.31/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.