Sr. Resolution Specialist (Sr. Claims Adjuster)

Overview:

At BJs Restaurants, we serve our award-winning craft beer, a Southern California twist on deep dish pizza, the world-renowned dessert the Pizookie, and much more. BJs is a $1 billion public restaurant company and a growth concept with a winning track record of introducing new on-trend menu offerings and opening new restaurants. We offer guests a high-energy, contemporary setting to enjoy special moments with gold standard service. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers a differentiated menu and experience to guests across the U.S.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely, ethical, and effective handling of all assigned general liability, property, and auto claims
• Investigate all claims by gathering and preserving pertinent information needed to accurately assess liability. Investigation includes but is not limited to video search, recorded statements, gathering photographs and various documents
• Document all discussions, correspondence, reports and decisions that occur during the investigation in the claims system in a timely and effective manner
• Frequent communication with all appropriate parties involved with the claim
• Determine if tender or subrogation opportunities exist and take necessary steps for recovery
• Provide guidance to other team members as needed (i.e. - safety and claim handling procedures)
• Exercise proper judgment and decision making to analyze claims exposure.
• Negotiate resolution and pay claims within assigned authority limits
• Detect potential problems or trends that require additional review, investigation, or research
• Work well with others in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that is also intellectually challenging
• Attend Small Claims Court as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and five+ years of general liability, property and auto liability experience
• Strong technical claims knowledge
• Demonstrate excellent guest service skills and a passion to help others.
• Demonstrate understanding of legal and medical terminology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a self-starter with excellent organization and time management skills; capability of effective planning and prioritizing work load
• Experience with multi-unit, multi-state organization
• Strong negotiation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills required to navigate our paperless claim file system, internal software systems, and Microsoft Office
• High sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and confidentially
• Ability to evaluate and resolve exposures with the highest degree of integrity
• Detail-oriented organized individual with the ability to work both in a team environment and independently
• Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with theabilityto contribute expertise and follow leadership directives

Pay Range: USD $70,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Hr.