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Location:
Naperville, IL
Category:
Claim
Employment Type:
Full time, Hybrid or Remote
Job Ref:
R2627763-292
Consultant Claims - CH08CE
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Workers Compensation High Exposure Consultant is accountable to plan, recommend, reserve and execute the investigation of complex and high exposure claims in the CA and NV jurisdictions. Our selected candidate shall provide the valuation, disposition and settlement of these high exposure claims while consistently adhering to our corporate claim settlement policies/procedures within broader statutory, regulatory and ethical requirements. Additionally, key responsibilities are as follows:
- Assess the indemnity and expense exposure of assigned claims
- Manage the most complex workers compensation claims
- Plan, organize, establish priorities, anticipate problems, determine realistic completion dates and communicate the status of claims
- Set appropriate and timely reserve
- Maintain current knowledge of claim loss cost containment initiatives and utilize them appropriately in a manner consistent with company practices and procedures
- Identify and initiate mitigation, subrogation, salvage and other recovery opportunities
- Maintain a heightened level of interaction relevant to our stakeholders (Agents, Brokers & Policyholders)
- Maintain a proactive role in Litigation management
- Always demonstrate professionalism and establish credibility through interactions with customers to personally enhance The Hartford's reputation in the marketplace
- Assist with development and training of staff
- Approve and review authorities for handlers in TL absence
- Assist with improving metrics either by tracking trends or developing training
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 3 years of claims experience with technical expertise in managing high exposure and complex work comp claims
- CA and NV claim handling experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- Strong verbal/written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and negotiate with key stakeholders
- Superior customer service skills with internal and external customers
- Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency in keeping track of multiple issues while addressing them with accuracy and excellent customer service
- Adept at managing conflict as an opportunity to listen and share information while negotiating a win/win outcome that supports The Hartford's and the injured worker's best interest
- Detail oriented with strong organization, prioritization and analytical skills
- Leader among claim handlers providing advanced expertise to teammates in solving problems
- Demonstrated thought leadership with the ability to influence positive outcomes
- Strong computer proficiency with MS Office and claim management platforms
This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations (Hartford, CT, San Antonio, TX, Scottsdale, AZ, Lake Mary, FL, and Naperville, IL, Alpharetta, GA) will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.
COMPENSATION
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
- $84,800 - $127,200
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
Job Details
Location:
Naperville, IL
Category:
Claim
Employment Type:
Full time, Hybrid or Remote
Job Ref:
R2627763-292
Consultant Claims - CH08CE
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Workers Compensation High Exposure Consultant is accountable to plan, recommend, reserve and execute the investigation of complex and high exposure claims in the CA and NV jurisdictions. Our selected candidate shall provide the valuation, disposition and settlement of these high exposure claims while consistently adhering to our corporate claim settlement policies/procedures within broader statutory, regulatory and ethical requirements. Additionally, key responsibilities are as follows:
- Assess the indemnity and expense exposure of assigned claims
- Manage the most complex workers compensation claims
- Plan, organize, establish priorities, anticipate problems, determine realistic completion dates and communicate the status of claims
- Set appropriate and timely reserve
- Maintain current knowledge of claim loss cost containment initiatives and utilize them appropriately in a manner consistent with company practices and procedures
- Identify and initiate mitigation, subrogation, salvage and other recovery opportunities
- Maintain a heightened level of interaction relevant to our stakeholders (Agents, Brokers & Policyholders)
- Maintain a proactive role in Litigation management
- Always demonstrate professionalism and establish credibility through interactions with customers to personally enhance The Hartford's reputation in the marketplace
- Assist with development and training of staff
- Approve and review authorities for handlers in TL absence
- Assist with improving metrics either by tracking trends or developing training
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 3 years of claims experience with technical expertise in managing high exposure and complex work comp claims
- CA and NV claim handling experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- Strong verbal/written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and negotiate with key stakeholders
- Superior customer service skills with internal and external customers
- Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency in keeping track of multiple issues while addressing them with accuracy and excellent customer service
- Adept at managing conflict as an opportunity to listen and share information while negotiating a win/win outcome that supports The Hartford's and the injured worker's best interest
- Detail oriented with strong organization, prioritization and analytical skills
- Leader among claim handlers providing advanced expertise to teammates in solving problems
- Demonstrated thought leadership with the ability to influence positive outcomes
- Strong computer proficiency with MS Office and claim management platforms
This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations (Hartford, CT, San Antonio, TX, Scottsdale, AZ, Lake Mary, FL, and Naperville, IL, Alpharetta, GA) will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.
COMPENSATION
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
- $84,800 - $127,200
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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Align your degree to specialty occupation standards
Compensation Consultant roles qualify as specialty occupations when the employer documents that the position requires a degree in HR, finance, economics, or a directly related field. Pull your credential evaluation early so USCIS sees a clean degree-to-role connection in your petition.
Search LCA-verified employers on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search to employers with active H-1B LCA filings in compensation or total rewards functions. Migrate Mate shows verified sponsorship history by role type, so you spend less time on employers who say they sponsor but have no filing record.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage tiers before you negotiate, so your offer clears the certification threshold.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
Compensation Consultants often rotate across client sites or company locations. Each distinct worksite requires a separately certified LCA before you begin work there. Raise this with your employer's HR or legal team during offer negotiation, not after your start date.
Target employers with internal compensation functions
Large financial services firms, healthcare systems, and Fortune 500 companies with in-house total rewards teams sponsor more consistently than staffing agencies. These employers can support multi-year H-1B extensions because the role is tied to ongoing internal program management, not a fixed client engagement.
Use O*NET to document your role's degree requirement
The O*NET occupation profile for compensation analysts lists the typical education requirement as a bachelor's degree. Reference this in your petition to reinforce specialty occupation standing, especially if your employer's job description uses broader language that could weaken the degree-requirement argument.
H-1B Visa Compensation Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compensation Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Compensation Consultant positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, finance, economics, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties and the employer's documented degree requirement, so your employer's job description should clearly tie the role to degree-level analytical and advisory work, not generalist HR tasks.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Compensation Consultant roles?
Large financial services firms, healthcare networks, management consulting firms, and Fortune 500 companies with dedicated total rewards functions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Staffing agencies occasionally sponsor, but direct-hire roles offer stronger multi-year petition support. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in compensation and total rewards, so you can focus on companies with an active sponsorship track record.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Compensation Consultant sponsorship?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and specific work location. Compensation roles in high-cost metros like New York or San Francisco carry higher wage floors. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level before you accept an offer, since your employer cannot certify a wage below that threshold.
What happens if I work at multiple client sites as a Compensation Consultant on H-1B?
Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL before work begins at that location. If your role involves rotating across client sites or company offices in different metro areas, your employer's immigration team must file separate LCAs for each. Working at an unlisted site without a certified LCA is a compliance violation that can jeopardize your status and your employer's ability to sponsor future petitions.
Can I switch employers as a Compensation Consultant on H-1B?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, provided your previous H-1B was lawfully approved and you haven't fallen out of status. The new employer must file their own LCA and I-129 for the specific compensation role and worksite. Your current H-1B approval does not transfer automatically, so the new petition must independently meet specialty occupation standards.