Absence Management Associate

Sutherland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business services company in Manchester is seeking a motivated Customer Service Consultant. You will manage absence workflow, respond to queries, and ensure compliance with key performance indicators. The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills and a minimum of one year of direct customer interaction experience. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on supporting clients and employees effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year direct customer interaction via phone and email preferred.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage absence workflow from intake to decision.
• Handle Leave queries through customer platform, phone, and email.
• Ensure delivery in accordance with Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Minimum four CXC subjects including English Language

Tools

Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook)

Job description

Company Description

Sutherland is seeking a motivated and passionate person to join us as a Customer Service Consultant. We are a group of driven and hard-working individuals. If you are looking to build a fulfilling career and are confident you have the skills and experience to help us succeed, we want to work with you!

Job Description

As member of one of the largest Absence Management team you will be accountable for the day-to-dayAbsence Leave Managementfor multiple employers. You will make claim decisions and respond to claimant, employer, and client queries via phone and email within defined KPIs (decision and response time, quality, and customer satisfaction).This role interacts withclient team members,employers, employees,and othercontacts for absence claim determination

We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our new Leave Management Team located in Jamaica. The Leave Specialist on the Absence Management Team in Jamaica will work closely with Claimants, Employers and Sutherland Client to provide Leave Management support to Client’s Employers and Employees in North America. We have an immediate need for dedicated professionals to join our Absent Management Team, as the first point of contact for Employees, Managers and the Client. Deliver highest standards of service in any customer interaction and ensuring an accurate, efficient & personalized resolution of queries through effective usage of systems, tools & resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage absence workflow from intake, missing information gathering, and eligibility determination from adjudication to decision
• Handle Leave queries and processing received through customer platform, phone, and email
• Make claim determination and follow-up activities within program timeliness and quality standards
• Respond to queries regarding policies and programs including benefits, attendance, payroll deductions, etc.
• Adhere to defined processes and ensure delivery in accordance with Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Thorough knowledge of policies & processes for multiple Employer groups
• Ensure the Service level are achieved at all times for Leave Management Processes
• Integrity and discretion in dealing with sensitive information and ensure data privacy at all times
• Take ownership for query resolution and individual metrics

Qualifications

• Minimum four CXC subjects including English Language.
• Minimum of 1-year direct customer interaction via phone and email preferred.
• Works well in a metric drivenenvironment
• Ability to think critically and interpret eligibility requirements based on guidelines and rules, qualifiers, defined limits, etc.
• Understand exception scenarios and drive timely closures/resolution.
• Excellent customer service skills; exhibiting empathy while adhering to business guidelines
• Strong basic math skills
• Strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently with less supervision to complete assigned work tasks within established time frame
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (word, outlook, etc)
• Application of phone and email etiquettes in customer interactions
• Strong listening, understanding, and receptive skills to ensure positive customer experience for claimants/employees
• Ability to draft and exchange communication with right messaging compliant with state regulations and customer procedures
• Strong research and factfinder to be able to articulate claim ineligibility with reasoning clearly
• Ability to multi-task, with a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling a large volume of caseload
• Must be willing to do drug test and background check

Additional Information

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.