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Team Leader jobs in the U.S. are within reach for Singaporean professionals through H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship, which bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. With a 5,400-visa annual cap that goes consistently unfilled and consulate-based processing, qualified candidates can move from offer to approval faster than most work visa categories.
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Requisition ID
94190
Department
Group Benefit Solutions
Job Function
Group Benefit Solutions
Location
Remote, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Fully Remote
Location Designation: Fully Remote
Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier, happier, and more secure workforce, contributing to New York Life’s legacy of being there when we’re needed most. Here, you'll design, implement, and support these solutions directly impacting employees’ lives. At our core, we provide financial security and peace of mind to people through our absence, accident, disability, voluntary benefits, and life insurance solutions.
Role Overview:
The LTD Team Leader is a key contributor to the overall claims organization; mission, strategy and annual plan. This position will manage a team of 8-10 Claim Managers. The Team Leader ensures that their team is achieving operational goals by monitoring all aspects of inventory within their team and actively coaching their direct reports to optimize performance, champion quality, and uphold fair claim practices.
What You’ll Do:
- Fosters a learning culture within the team focused on coaching, regular feedback, accountability, and development that energizes their employees.
- Recognize and reinforce behaviors that support learning, experimentation, and incremental innovation.
- Demonstrates ownership of their claim inventory through proactive management and produces consistent high-quality results.
- Provide transparent communication so our teams can make informed decisions.
- Empower decision-making at the right level while promoting accountability and ownership of outcomes.
- Works closely with claim managers by scheduling and participating in case plan sessions and attending their team’s daily medical review sessions.
- Utilize and proactively assess dashboard vs. various metrics reports to ensure consistent team and team performance.
- Leverage AI-enabled tools and enterprise technologies (e.g., Co-pilot, ChatGPT, Tableau, PowerBI) to enhance decision-making, identify trends, improve claim quality, and drive operational efficiency.
- Develop high performing team by providing growth opportunities, coaching and candid feedback to help others continue to learn and grow.
- Champion adoption and responsible use of AI and digital tools within the team, encouraging innovation, automation opportunities, and data-driven performance management.
- Works closely with LTD Director on customer, client, and organizational challenges.
- Maintain Enterprise Mindset by acting in best interest of the entire company.
- Manages team's claim performance according to published Quality and Compliance standards.
- Ensure team alignment with established digital tools, standardized reporting, and AI supported best practices to achieve quality and compliance objectives.
- Develop high-performing teams focused on continuous improvement and world-class experience by striving for excellence, not perfection, and learning from our missteps.
- Partners with Director of LTD Operations and peer group to ensure contingency plans are in place to achieve outcomes when challenges arise, such as staffing shortages, new business, system implementation, etc.
- Deliver excellent end-to-end customer experiences by embracing external and internal best practices, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled solutions to continuously improve claim management effectiveness and operational performance.
- Partners with Account Management, Sales, and Director of Client Solutions to attend client visits/finalist presentations and responses to claim investigations/resolutions as needed.
What You'll Bring:
- 5+ years of long-term disability claim management experience preferred
- Prior direct supervisor or management experience required
- Ability to work with high sense of urgency
- Bachelor degree preferred or applicable work experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required
- Maintain professionalism and flexibility despite conflicting demands
- Strong acumen for customer needs; solid understanding of financial principles of business
- Strong strategic and tactical skill set
- Ability to prioritize critical objectives focusing on high impact activities
- Demonstrate a mastery of Disability Claims Management, and the functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the job
- Demonstrate the ability to meet or exceed goals. Motivates staff towards desired outcomes
- Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with all levels of the organization. Encourage candor and openness to foster creativity and an exchange of ideas
- Effective at disseminating information for staff to successfully fulfill their duties and responsibilities
- Ability to manage complex and escalated issues with confidence and results
- Able to adapt to changing and often ambiguous circumstances
It is recommended that all qualified candidates apply to this posting as soon as possible. Residents of Colorado are hereby notified that the deadline to apply is two weeks from the Posting Date listed above.
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Pay Transparency
Salary range: $77,200-$128,700
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Diversity Promise
We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
Job Requisition ID: 94190
GBS
Job Description
Requisition ID
94190
Department
Group Benefit Solutions
Job Function
Group Benefit Solutions
Location
Remote, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Fully Remote
Location Designation: Fully Remote
Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier, happier, and more secure workforce, contributing to New York Life’s legacy of being there when we’re needed most. Here, you'll design, implement, and support these solutions directly impacting employees’ lives. At our core, we provide financial security and peace of mind to people through our absence, accident, disability, voluntary benefits, and life insurance solutions.
Role Overview:
The LTD Team Leader is a key contributor to the overall claims organization; mission, strategy and annual plan. This position will manage a team of 8-10 Claim Managers. The Team Leader ensures that their team is achieving operational goals by monitoring all aspects of inventory within their team and actively coaching their direct reports to optimize performance, champion quality, and uphold fair claim practices.
What You’ll Do:
- Fosters a learning culture within the team focused on coaching, regular feedback, accountability, and development that energizes their employees.
- Recognize and reinforce behaviors that support learning, experimentation, and incremental innovation.
- Demonstrates ownership of their claim inventory through proactive management and produces consistent high-quality results.
- Provide transparent communication so our teams can make informed decisions.
- Empower decision-making at the right level while promoting accountability and ownership of outcomes.
- Works closely with claim managers by scheduling and participating in case plan sessions and attending their team’s daily medical review sessions.
- Utilize and proactively assess dashboard vs. various metrics reports to ensure consistent team and team performance.
- Leverage AI-enabled tools and enterprise technologies (e.g., Co-pilot, ChatGPT, Tableau, PowerBI) to enhance decision-making, identify trends, improve claim quality, and drive operational efficiency.
- Develop high performing team by providing growth opportunities, coaching and candid feedback to help others continue to learn and grow.
- Champion adoption and responsible use of AI and digital tools within the team, encouraging innovation, automation opportunities, and data-driven performance management.
- Works closely with LTD Director on customer, client, and organizational challenges.
- Maintain Enterprise Mindset by acting in best interest of the entire company.
- Manages team's claim performance according to published Quality and Compliance standards.
- Ensure team alignment with established digital tools, standardized reporting, and AI supported best practices to achieve quality and compliance objectives.
- Develop high-performing teams focused on continuous improvement and world-class experience by striving for excellence, not perfection, and learning from our missteps.
- Partners with Director of LTD Operations and peer group to ensure contingency plans are in place to achieve outcomes when challenges arise, such as staffing shortages, new business, system implementation, etc.
- Deliver excellent end-to-end customer experiences by embracing external and internal best practices, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled solutions to continuously improve claim management effectiveness and operational performance.
- Partners with Account Management, Sales, and Director of Client Solutions to attend client visits/finalist presentations and responses to claim investigations/resolutions as needed.
What You'll Bring:
- 5+ years of long-term disability claim management experience preferred
- Prior direct supervisor or management experience required
- Ability to work with high sense of urgency
- Bachelor degree preferred or applicable work experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required
- Maintain professionalism and flexibility despite conflicting demands
- Strong acumen for customer needs; solid understanding of financial principles of business
- Strong strategic and tactical skill set
- Ability to prioritize critical objectives focusing on high impact activities
- Demonstrate a mastery of Disability Claims Management, and the functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform the job
- Demonstrate the ability to meet or exceed goals. Motivates staff towards desired outcomes
- Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with all levels of the organization. Encourage candor and openness to foster creativity and an exchange of ideas
- Effective at disseminating information for staff to successfully fulfill their duties and responsibilities
- Ability to manage complex and escalated issues with confidence and results
- Able to adapt to changing and often ambiguous circumstances
It is recommended that all qualified candidates apply to this posting as soon as possible. Residents of Colorado are hereby notified that the deadline to apply is two weeks from the Posting Date listed above.
LI-ML1
LI-REMOTE
Pay Transparency
Salary range: $77,200-$128,700
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Diversity Promise
We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
Job Requisition ID: 94190
GBS
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Frame your credentials for specialty occupation
Team Leader roles qualify under the H-1B1 visa only if the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Pull your O*NET occupation profile and confirm the degree requirement matches your actual credentials before applying.
Target employers with existing H-1B1 filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Team Leader openings by employers who have already filed H-1B1 visa Labor Condition Applications. Prior filing history signals a company's HR and legal teams already know the process, cutting your internal education burden.
Distinguish yourself in management competency interviews
U.S. employers hiring Team Leaders prioritize demonstrated leadership over seniority titles. Prepare specific examples of cross-functional project outcomes, headcount managed, and measurable team performance metrics from your Singapore-based roles.
Verify your employer's LCA filing obligation early
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Confirm this step is in your offer timeline, since LCA certification typically takes around seven business days and delays cascade.
Check your employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Some U.S. employers with federal contracts are required to use E-Verify for new hires. Confirm enrollment status before accepting an offer, especially for Team Leader roles in government-adjacent industries like defense, logistics, or infrastructure.
Use OFLC Wage Search to validate your offered salary
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your role and location. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before signing, since a wage below the certified level can trigger LCA rejection or consular issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Team Leader role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
It depends on how the position is defined. A Team Leader role qualifies if it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like engineering, finance, or information technology. Generic supervisory roles without a defined degree requirement may not meet the specialty occupation threshold, so your job offer letter must clearly state the educational requirement.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for Team Leader positions?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and is processed at the U.S. consulate in Singapore rather than through USCIS. The annual cap sits at 5,400 visas and has never been exhausted, so eligible Singaporean professionals can apply year-round without waiting for a lottery selection cycle. The tradeoff is that H-1B1 does not allow dual intent, meaning it carries no built-in path to permanent residence.
How do I find Team Leader jobs where the employer already understands H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Team Leader openings filtered by employers with Labor Condition Application filing history, which shows which companies have already navigated the H-1B1 visa process. Targeting those employers means you spend less time explaining the visa category and more time on the actual interview process.
Can my employer file the H-1B1 Labor Condition Application without an immigration attorney?
Yes. Employers file the Labor Condition Application directly through the DOL's FLAG system, and USCIS is not involved in this step. Smaller employers new to the process sometimes rely on HR to handle it, but the LCA must accurately reflect the prevailing wage for your specific role and work location. Errors in wage level or occupational classification are the most common filing mistakes.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if my Team Leader role changes significantly after I arrive?
A material change in your job duties, work location, or employer requires a new Labor Condition Application and a fresh H-1B1 visa application. The H-1B1 is tied to the specific role and employer named at the time of approval, so a promotion to a substantially different position, even with the same employer, may require you to restart the consulate process.