Disability and Leave Services Associate- Full Time/Permanent

We are  One Sutherland  — a global team where everyone is working together to create great breakthrough solutions. Our workforce has thrived in an environment of diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate our diversity and embrace it whole-heartedly. Sutherland is an equal opportunity employer. We promote a positive work environment by conducting ourselves professionally and helping each other achieve our goal of One Sutherland Team, Playing to Win.

Sutherland was founded 37 years ago (1986). Since then, we have become a leading global provider of business process and technology management services offering an integrated portfolio of analytics-driven back office and customer-facing solutions that support the entire customer life cycle.

• The Disability and Leave Services (DLS) Associate is an HR representative that takes care of phone related contacts from employees across the US. Associates will work one-on-one with employees while maintaining successful partnerships with HR Business Partners, Benefits, Stocks, Payroll, Talent Management and Operations partners to find the solution for the customer while providing a world-class employee experience.

• In this role you will master your research skills and ability to resolve HR issues coming in via the DLS phone system while using our case management system to document and track every call with high level of accuracy. Moreover, you will encourage self-service tools available for all employees.

• Become knowledgable through research and training about the governing labor laws (each state has different labor laws)

• As a member of the HR organization, you will handle confidential and sensitive information, as well as demonstrate strong integrity and ethical behaviors. You will use your strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to bring about continuous improvement daily; put your exceptional customer service, communication, organizational skills, superior attention to detail and ability to prioritize to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing HR environment.

• A minimum of 4 CXC/GCE subjects inclusive of English Language, or a U.S. high school diploma or GED. 
• Must have a valid (not expired) government issued ID, TRN and NIS card.
• Must have flexible availability to work any day and any assigned shift weekly.(Weekends and Public Holidays).
• Must be able to train and / or work onsite.
• Demonstrated ability to perform at a high level, to support our high volume of inbound calls.
• Experience in customer service is an asset and preferred.
• Good systematic problem solving ability , using sound business judgment, and following through on commitments to customers.
• The ability to quickly and accurately identify and assess individual customer needs and take appropriate action steps to satisfy those needs.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• See through the eyes of the customer.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate Customer communication rapidly and effectively on live voice or chat interactions. proficient reading skills required.
• The ability to project patience, empathy, caring, and sincerity in written words or voice tone, depending on channel.
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, multi-task and manage time.
• Multi-tasking skills, showcased through conversing while navigating our systems the use of several applications simultaneously; experience working with CRM applications preferred.
• Good Typing Skills – Minimum 35 wpm with minimum 80% accuracy.
• High level of integrity
• Basic PC keyboarding skills; basic Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) experience required.
• Must be very tech savvy with strong abilities in handling troubleshooting techniques and resolving technical issues.
• Inspire confidence and positively influence the behaviour, actions, and thoughts of others.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test as needed.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As your prospective employer, we need to process your Personal Data as needed to evaluate your qualification for the position you are applying for with Sutherland.  During the recruitment process, your Personal Data may be transferred outside of Jamaica and disclosed to third parties in the normal course of the recruitment and/or employment process or as needed to comply with applicable laws. This may include transferring information to our affiliated Companies for purposes connected to your employment with the company or to the management of Sutherland’s business.