Supervisor - Call Center Bilingual - Maximus
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
About the Job
Maximus is seeking a Bilingual Limited Services Call Center Supervisor.
This is a Limited Services position expected to last no more than 3-6 months.
Hours of operation: M-F 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST
**This is a bring your own device position which requires you to provide your own Smart Phone, personal computer, webcam, ^ headset with microphone (Tablets, iPads, and Chromebooks are not permitted.)**
**Must be available to work weekends**
**This is a remote position**
**Must be able to work holidays.**
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise the work of customer service representatives to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems as needed.
- Interview and recommend hiring and promotion of contact center staff, through partnering with Human Resources.
- Develop work schedules and assign duties to direct report personnel to ensure efficiency.
- Evaluate employees' job performance and recommend appropriate personnel action, including disciplinary action, performance improvement plans, and termination through partnering with Human Resources.
- Discuss job performance concerns with employees to identify causes and issues and work closely with the Human Resources on resolving problems.
- Ensure compliance with company Wage & Hour policy, including ensuring non-exempt employees get the rest & meal breaks.
- Provide support and identify training needs and development opportunities, through weekly coaching sessions with direct reports.
- Perform operational tasks to assure project and program service level requirements and goals are met, including analyzing direct reports' quality performance and trending call types, and providing coaching on a regular basis.
- Participate in meetings and recommend changes to policies and procedures.
- Assume leadership responsibility for departmental tasks and contact center activities as required.
- Support and enforce contact center expectations.
- Participate in the work of subordinates to facilitate productivity or to overcome difficult aspects of work.
- Assist direct reports with escalated issues or cases as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise the work of customer service representatives to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems as needed
- Interview and recommend hiring and promotion of contact center staff, through partnering with Human Resources
- Develop work schedules and assign duties to direct report personnel to ensure efficiency
- Evaluate employees' job performance and recommend appropriate personnel action, including disciplinary action, performance improvement plans, and termination through partnering with Human Resources
- Discuss job performance concerns with employees to identify causes and issues and work closely with the Human Resources on resolving problems
- Ensure compliance with company Wage & Hour policy, including ensuring non-exempt employees get the rest & meal breaks
- Provide support and identify training needs and development opportunities, through weekly coaching sessions with direct reports
- Perform operational tasks to assure project and program service level requirements and goals are met, including analyzing direct reports' quality performance and trending call types, and providing coaching on a regular basis
- Participate in meetings and recommend changes to policies and procedures
- Assume leadership responsibility for departmental tasks and contact center activities as required
- Support and enforce contact center expectations
- Participate in the work of subordinates to facilitate productivity or to overcome difficult aspects of work
- Assist direct reports with escalated issues or cases as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
- Fluency in Spanish necessary
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 3+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to manage a high level of confidentiality
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment
- Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
- Occasionally lifts, carries, or otherwise moves items weighing up to 25 pounds
**This is a bring your own device position which requires you to provide your own Smart Phone, personal computer, webcam, ^ headset with microphone (Tablets, iPads, and Chromebooks are not permitted.)**
Home Office Requirements:
- Hardwired internet (ethernet) connection.
- Internet download speed of 25mbps single upload or higher required (you can test this by going to www.speedtst.net).
- Private work area and adequate power source.
- Video calls may be requested on occasion. Proper background and attire is required.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree, or demonstrated ability to perform the role successfully.
- Fluency in English and specified secondary language required.
EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position
$
48,500.00
Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position
$
55,000.00