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IT Support Specialist

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To serve as a system support quality assurance lead with the responsibility of providing leadership for overall support quality; to provide guidance and  mentoring; to provide an escalation quality validation point; to identify, research and resolve complex technical problems; to create and manage escalation procedures and ensure service levels are maintained; to perform required documentation and monthly quality ticket review; and track and monitor issues ensuring resolution in a timely manner. 

ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides leadership, direction, and support to a team of IT Support colleagues.Ensures IT Support processes and procedures are adhered to and departmental objectives are met.Acts as quality assurance by identifying, researching, resolving and responding to technical and non-technical issues or questions from internal and external customers.Monitors workloads and status; supports colleagues by providing advice on handling complex issues.Ensures company customer service standards are met.Communicates high visibility issues to immediate supervisor.Maintains good client relationships.Serves as a final level of quality for issue escalation research.Continues to identify areas of improvement (process or employee).Identifies, researches, replicates issues, resolves and responds to issues or questions received from internal and external customers as needed.Manages complex troubleshooting and software development issues as needed.Maintains intimate knowledge of claim systems, adjuster job functions and company workflow and processes as needed to solve support related issues.Escalates calls to the appropriate departments as needed.Assists in the resolution of support issues to decrease downtime and to bring about high levels of satisfaction as needed.Provides status and follow-up information to internal or external customers as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Six (6) years of Help Desk or technical support service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. 

Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

Excellent customer service skillsProven understanding and knowledge of QualityGood knowledge of service center processes and proceduresPC literate, including Microsoft Office productsLeadership/management/motivational skillsAnalytical and interpretive skillsStrong organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent negotiation skillsGood judgment and discretion skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and set prioritiesAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to meet or exceed Performance CompetenciesAbility to complete required number of monthly quality monitors

TAKING CARE OF YOU

Entry-level colleagues are offered a world class training program with a comprehensive curriculumAn assigned mentor and manager that will support and guide you on your career journeyCareer development and promotional growth opportunitiesA diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more

Work environment requirements for entry-level opportunities include –
Physical: Computer keyboarding
Auditory/visual: Hearing, vision and talking
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgement and discretion; ability to meet deadlines

NEXT STEPS

If your application is selected to advance to the next round, you will receive an e-mail notification with instructions and a recruiter will be in touch.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.