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Payment Operations Team Lead

recruitAbility
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026

Our client is a leading settlement administrator. They are looking to hire an Payment Operations Team Leader who is responsible for leading and managing a team.

What's You Get to Do

  • Manage a team Project Managers that has under them a team of Analysts and Client Service Representatives to effectively manage and meet competing deadlines and priorities.
  • Train team members to ensure quality control for various aspects of each QSF docket, including accuracy of Claimant information and proper execution of legal documents across multiple dockets
  • Assist portfolio managers with the necessary resources to prioritize and act on escalations created by internal and external entities.
  • Managing day-to-day operations: Assigning tasks, providing guidance, and supporting the team
  • Manage team timesheet approvals and monitor team PTO and requirements
  • Setting goals and ensuring team members progress towards company goals and objectives while adhering to company policies
  • Hiring and training new employees/team members
  • Evaluating performance: Conducting regular performance reviews and appraisals
  • Providing feedback: Offering constructive feedback to help employees improve their skills
  • Training and development: Identifying growth opportunities for employees and arranging training sessions
  • Team building: Organizing team-building activities and encouraging collaboration
  • Employee engagement: Creating an environment where employees feel valued
  • Managers should have strong communication and leadership skills and be able to adapt to the needs of their team.
  • They should also be knowledgeable about employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

  • Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 10 years managing a large team of widget processors
  • In one of the following industries:
  • Claims processing (Insurance or Healthcare)
  • Payment processing (Finance, Insurance, Healthcare)
  • Industry and work experience is highly regulated, high-risk operations, claimant human suffering, and demanding clients
  • BPO or HR Outsourcing operations (Payroll, 401k, Pension, Benefits Administration)
  • Experience with tech-enabled processing and automation is required
  • Experience working with India is highly preferred
  • Proven track record of responding quickly and soundly to customer escalations/needs
  • Must demonstrate history of leading with data, strong planning, strong team performance tracking, coaching and development, strong performance management routines
  • Ability to exercise discretion in the processing of confidential matters
  • Outstanding Customer Service and decision-making skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders


Preferred:

  • Preference to grow teams and help mentor others to grow in their careers
  • Experience building high performing teams and delivering innovative solutions
  • Passion for problem solving and creating solutions
  • Work onsite in Houston Galleria office


BENEFITS

  • 401(K) retirement plans with matching contributions.
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Dental and vision insurance plans.
  • Parental leave to support work-life balance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

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