Contact Center Representative

Sun Life; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life U.S. invites you to join our hybrid Contact Center team in Portland, ME. You will handle inbound calls for multiple client companies, resolving basic inquiries and routing complex issues to the right teams.

Your role includes processing claims-related administrative tasks and delivering a positive client experience. Typical shift is 11:30am–8:00pm EST, Monday to Friday, with no weekend work. We offer a supportive environment, ongoing training, and the chance to impact lives through

Qualifications

• Prior customer service or contact center experience.
• Client-focused mindset with empathetic approach.
• Ability to multi-task across technology platforms.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Drive timely resolution of various call types.
• Document calls clearly and concisely.
• Engage other departments to address complex service issues.
• Maintain understanding of clients, products, and department functions.

Skills

Customer service

Contact center experience

Communication skills

Multitasking across platforms

Team collaboration

Job description

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

Job Description:

Location:

Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work. Our team members and leaders are expected to foster connection and teamwork by being present in the office at least 2 days per week.

The opportunity:

Contact Center Representatives are responsible for answering inbound calls from multiple toll-free lines for various client companies. You will resolve basic inquiries, such as for Leaves of Absence and Disability, referring more complicated questions to the appropriate area for support. It is also the responsibility of Contact Center Representatives to provide claims-related administrative assistance. All interactions will give you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our clients on a daily basis.

Hour for the role

11:30am to 8:00pm EST, Monday - Friday (no weekends are required)

How you will contribute:

• Drive timely resolution of various call types, creating a positive client experience.
• Document calls in a clear and concise manner.
• Engage other departments, when needed, to address complex service issues.
• Maintain an understanding of the different clients, products, and department functions.

What you will bring with you:

• Client focused mindset and an empathetic approach toward others.
• Confidence to handle escalated calls and deliver exceptional service.
• Your energy to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• An ability to multi-task across various technology platforms.
• A desire to work collaboratively with a diverse range of people.
• Prior customer service or contact center experience.

Minimum PC Speed Requirements

Download: 30 Mbps or higher

Upload: 15 Mbps or higher

Latency/Ping: The lower the better but at ideally below 50ms

Salary Range: $37,900 to $51,200

At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We're proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S., we've also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places To Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

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We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Category:

Call Centre

Posting End Date:

29/10/2026