**Job Title:** Lead Claims Specialist **Location:** Syracuse, NY **Job Type:** Contract to hire **Pay Rate:** $42 - $45 per on w2. Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced **Lead Claims Specialist** to manage complex and high-exposure claims. This role involves investigating claims, determining benefits, managing litigation, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of workers' compensation processes, and the ability to negotiate settlements effectively. **Key Responsibilities:** + Analyze and process complex workers' compensation claims to determine exposure and benefits due. + Develop and execute action plans to resolve claims efficiently and appropriately. + Negotiate settlements within designated authority levels. + Calculate and assign reserves; monitor reserve adequacy throughout the claim lifecycle. + Approve and process timely claim payments and adjustments. + Prepare and submit state filings within statutory deadlines. + Manage litigation processes and coordinate with legal vendors. + Utilize cost containment strategies and vendor partnerships to reduce claim costs. + Handle claim recoveries including subrogation, Second Injury Fund, and Medicare offsets. + Report claims to excess carriers and respond to their inquiries. + Maintain professional communication with claimants and clients. + Ensure accurate documentation and coding of claim files. + Refer complex cases to supervisors or management as needed. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree preferred. + Minimum 3 years of claims management experience or equivalent. + Valid **New York Adjuster's License** is required. + Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. + Proficiency in claims systems and documentation practices. **Pay Details:** $45.00 to $47.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.