by Chris Durst Dec. 12, 2022
Conduent, the business process services giant, is still seeking work from home Customer Service Reps.
No college requirement mentioned. No state hiring restrictions in the job listing, but historically there have been several excluded states.
Pay is $16.50/hr.
Work shift will be assigned after training which may include one or both weekend days within the hours of operation of 5AM-12AM CST.
Computer provided. Benefits start on day one.
Here’s what the company has to say about the openings:
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments – creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them.
You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
Job Description
Customer Representative – Retail (Work From Home!)
Starting pay rate is $16.50 an hour.
Training is Monday through Friday.
Plenty of growth opportunities within the Conduent Team!
Health benefits for you and your family including medical, dental, and vision, starting on Day 1!
Paid time off. Work shift will be assigned after training which may include one or both weekend days within the hours of operation of 5AM-12AM CST”
Fully work from home!
About the Customer Representative – Retail role:
As a member of the team, you will help people every day by taking calls, actively listening to understand customers’ needs, and answering their questions. You manage a high volume of incoming calls from customers while navigating through multiple systems.
Our call center associates are members of a supportive team. Your excellent customer service and communication skills will help us create positive experiences for our customers and clients. Your punctuality and dependability are key to our clients’ success.
A few of the questions you may receive as a financial service call center representative are the following:
- Can you support and assist me with navigating this specific software?
- Would you be able to help enroll or change my course?
- I need help with scheduling a tax prep appointment, can you help me?
Responsibilities of the role:
Client Software Support:
Support will include any Client Software related issue or question, from either Retail or Digital clients. Agents will use the provided knowledge base as well as tools and resources provided.
Advisors Support
- Tax Prep Appointments – Setting up tax appointments for new and previous clients with tax professionals to prepare yearly taxes and any other tax related issues and questions.
- Includes digital and face-to-face appointment scheduling/support.
- Phone Appointments (call back/voicemail) – clients request a call back or tax professional voicemail about tax concerns. Office Locator and Information – Navigating the client through the office locator to be able to find an office within proximity of their location. This also includes information regarding the office.
- Tax Refund Status – identifying tax refund status using to diagnose issues and to provide refund timeframes.
Income Tax Course Support
- Income Tax Course features and benefits. Answers to frequently asked questions and instructions to enroll/complete inquiry form depending on the time of year.
- Account navigation and support – creating account, transcript, launching courses, enrolling, etc.
- Enroll/change/drop ITC course
- Complaints pertaining to an ITC course – direct communication with field and deescalating client concerns
- Troubleshooting during enrollment, assignments, testing, etc.
Responsibilities include:
- Executes routine inbound and outbound call center activities concerning the business products/services, using a standard script and established guidelines and under supervision, in order to meet Service Level of Agreements (SLAs).
- Ascertains nature of the transaction/call and assesses whether it can be handled in place, needs to be transferred, or further follow-up is required, in order to provide client with appropriate resolution.
- Provides customer with appropriate standard information requested.
- Derives all necessary information from customer to update database.
- Understands when to seek help and/or escalate to a more senior role.
What we look for…
We’re looking for people with a passion for helping others, natural empathy and the determination to deliver a comprehensive solution to these financial service related calls. Customer service experience is a plus, but not required. To be successful in this role, you will have:
- At least one year experience with technical problem-solving experience.
- Ability to successfully complete virtual training class without missing a single day. 100% attendance is required for this position if offered.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must type at least 35 wpm.
Have high speed broadband internet access meeting the following speeds:
- download = ≥3, upload ≥1
- (no Wi-Fi or satellite internet, you must have ethernet connections)
- Keyboarding and software proficiency.
- Great problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively multi-task.
- High school diploma, GED or college degree.
- Must have flexible schedule availability as schedule may differ in peak and non-peak periods of the year.
A successful completion of a background check and room inspection is required for this position.
Equipment and workspace requirements
- We will provide you with a computer and equipment
- You must have high-speed internet connection.
- Must be able to hardwire your work computer directly to your home modem via ethernet
- Must have a quiet workspace
Below is what you’ll need to do to be considered for this position. It will take less than 20 minutes and includes everything required at this stage!
- Apply to the role and provide your basic profile information (2 minutes)
- Answer prescreen questions to be sure you meet the minimum requirements for the role (3 minutes)
- Complete a typing test (2 minutes)
- Take short assessment to determine your fit for the role and set everyone up for success (10 minutes)
For the typing test and assessment, you will need to have access to a computer with a keyboard. If you do not have access to one at this moment, please complete the other steps and then find a local public computer to complete steps 3 and 4. You can access a computer with a keyboard a local coffee shops, library, shipping stores or just search for “public computers near me”. Once you access to a computer, you can login to your account and complete the application process.
If you do not complete all the steps we will send you an email reminder. If you don’t hear from us please check your spam folder for messages from the recruiting team.
Be part of the future
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real impact in a company that appreciates ideas and new ways of thinking? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you to be the best!
About Conduent
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments, creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them.
You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
We offer excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision), a consistent work schedule, paid training, and a great work environment.
Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Job Track Description:
- Performs business support or technical work, using data organizing and coordination skills.
- Performs tasks based on established procedures.
- In some areas, requires vocational training, certifications, licensures, or equivalent experience.
General Profile
- Ability to perform in an analytical and operational process.
- Entry-level position with limited requirements for licenses, training, and certifications.
- Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work.
- Works within established procedures and practices.
- Works with a close degree of supervision.
Functional Knowledge
Has basic skillset in a range of processes, procedures, and systems.
Business Expertise
- Supports in the achievement of company goals by understanding how teams integrate for the best outcome.
- Impacts a team through quality of the services and information provided.
- Follows standardized procedures and practices and receives close supervision and guidance.
- For consistency, methods and tasks are described in detail.
Leadership
Has no supervisory responsibilities.
Problem Solving
- Ability to problem solve, self-guided.
- Evaluates issues and solutions to provide the best outcome for the client and end-users.
- Has limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
Interpersonal Skills
- Exchanges information and ideas effectively.
Responsibility Statements
- Assesses calls to provide service immediately, be transferred, or require follow-up for client resolution.
- Identifies customer needs by referring to case notes and examining each as a specific case.
- Performs routine call center activities concerning business products and services.
- Uses standard scripts and established guidelines and under supervision, to meet SLAs.
- Provides customers with information that is specialized.
- Communicates in a warm and empathetic manner.
- Gathers all necessary information to update the database.
- Escalates issues to senior levels, based on complaints or concerns.
- Explains company policies to customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is $16.50/hour.
CLICK HERE for full details and to apply. For more jobs like these, check our Newest Jobs & Gigs page. To be the first to hear about jobs like these, like our Facebook page. May you be working from home soon!
PLEASE SHARE this post – turn your friends into Rat Race Rebels!
[social_warfare]