Operations Assistant Manager overseeing health and dental claims teams at Manulife. Responsible for managing operations and ensuring adjudication accuracy while driving process improvements.
Responsibilities
Manage daily operational activities across large or multiple Health & Dental Claims teams to meet quality, accuracy, timeliness, and service-level targets
Set daily and weekly priorities, allocate resources, and adjust plans to meet operational demands and customer expectations
Monitor key performance indicators and operational data, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities to improve results
Provide formal supervisory leadership including coaching, development planning, performance management, and skill‑building for team members, including supervisors/leads
Support employee well‑being, inclusion, and team engagement through open communication and supportive leadership
Ensure claims are adjudicated accurately and responsibly, with strong attention to customer experience and fairness
Handle complex escalations, balancing policy, risk, and empathy to resolve issues effectively
Partner with Quality, Fraud, and Compliance teams to maintain strong controls and uphold audit standards
Recommend and support the implementation of process enhancements, technology changes, and workflow optimization
Contribute to Manulife’s modernization initiatives by encouraging innovation, automation, and digitization
Participate in or lead cross‑functional improvement projects aligned with business plans
Work closely with leaders across Group Benefits, including Claims Strategy, IT, Product, and Customer Experience teams
Communicate performance, risks, and priorities to senior leadership and partner teams
Build relationships that strengthen operational alignment and customer outcomes
Requirements
3–5+ years of operations leadership experience, preferably within insurance, financial services, or health benefits
Knowledge of Group Benefits Health & Dental claims processes, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
Demonstrated ability to supervise large teams, set priorities, and manage operational complexity
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify information and mitigate conflict
Data-driven decision-making and comfort working with performance metrics and dashboards
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate escalated or ambiguous cases
Experience in digital operations, workflow systems, automation, or transformation initiatives (preferred)
Familiarity with Lean, Agile, or continuous improvement methodologies (preferred)
Benefits
health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage
adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
employee/family assistance plans
various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
financial education and counseling resources
generous paid time off program including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
full range of statutory leaves of absence
Job title
Operations Assistant Manager, Health and Dental Claims
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