Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.
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The Manager Participant Services is responsible for managing a team of representatives who answer incoming phone inquiries regarding retirement plans, while ensuring maximum productivity and service quality. The Manager is responsible for hiring of new staff, training, development, and coaching on an ongoing basis, as well as meeting specific departmental, company, and regulatory requirements.
What you will do
Team Management - manages a team of call center representatives and coordinates client service inbound call center to ensure consistent high level of service is attained. Identifies trends and determines proactive solutions to maximize service qualityProvide ongoing coaching, feedback, and career counseling to team membersWrite and deliver effective performance appraisals for all team members, address any team performance issues, track team members' attendance and leave schedulesServe as a Supervising Principal for FINRA Series 6/63 licensed representatives and be familiar with all FINRA and SEC regulationsPerform weekly quality monitoring on all team membersConduct monthly one-on-one meetings and ongoing coaching with staffEnsure call center statistical and quality goals are achieved/exceededSchedule and facilitate team meetings, implement contests or other morale-building programs, assist in training, liaise with other departments to implement enhancements and/or changes impacting the call center, work with implementation areas in the incorporation of new businessIdentify trends in escalated issues and proactively address with staffAsses staffing needs, conducts prospective employee interviews, and makes decisions regarding the hiring of new employees
What you will bring
Bachelor's degree, preferably in a business-related fieldWithout a degree, 3 years of management experience required, preferably in a call centerFINRA Series 6, 63, and 26 required within established timeframesExcellent organization, prioritization, and planning skills requiredStrong communication skills requiredFluent in EnglishAbility to work overnight hoursFINRA fingerprinting required upon hire
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.