Customer Service Representative

neweratech; United States; Remote; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Computer equipment provided

Paid training

RRSP program

Paid holidays

Group insurance

Two weeks vacation

Job summary

New Era Technology is seeking a part-time, remote Customer Service Representative to support inbound inquiries in the group savings and retirement sector for an insurance client. You will handle transactions, provide information, escalate to specialists when needed, and maintain strong client relationships while adhering to security policies.

The role requires 1–3 years of customer service experience, a high school diploma, and fluency in English and French, with office software and ticketing

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of customer support experience with ticketing systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard software tools.
• Fluent in English and French, both written and spoken.
• Strong communication, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with technology and handling high-volume inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Respond to participant inquiries about employer-sponsored savings and retirement plans.
• Assist clients with withdrawals, deposits, and retirement rollovers.
• Provide general information about the organization.
• Refer clients to specialists when needed.
• Receive, understand, resolve complaints, and offer solutions.
• Provide support and guidance while complying with internal policies.
• Perform additional related tasks as assigned by the Service Manager.
• Maintain strong client relationships through follow-up.
• Identify and suggest improvements to enhance our services.
• Adhere to the information security policy to ensure data confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent communication

Bilingual English/French

Team player

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Genesys Cloud CX

Job description

Join New Era Technology, where People First is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 3,000 professionals, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.

At New Era, you'll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Guided by our core attributes - putting people first, embracing continuous learning, and thriving through collaboration and inclusion - we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you.

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent

Compensation: From 20,00 $ to 22,00 $ per hour

Scheduled Hours: Flexible, minimum of 20 hours weekly with flexibility to be scheduled up to 37.5 hours weekly as needed

PRIMARY DUTIES:

The Customer Service Representative (GSR) is a role supporting inbound customer service for the group savings and retirement sector of an insurance company.

HIERARCHY:

Customer Service Representative (GSR) reports directly to the BPO Team Lead who reports to the BPO Senior Manager who reports to the BPO Practice & Customer Success Director who reports to the Executive Vice President CX Practice who reports to the President of the Global Video Transformation division who reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to participant inquiries about their employer-sponsored savings and retirement plans.
• Assist clients with transactions (withdrawals, deposits, retirement rollovers).
• Provide general information about the organization.
• Refer clients to specialists when needed.
• Receive, understand, resolve complaints, and offer solutions.
• Provide support and guidance while complying with internal policies.
• Perform additional related tasks as assigned by the Service Manager.
• Maintain strong client relationships through follow-up.
• Identify and suggest improvements to enhance our services.
• Adhere to the information security policy to ensure the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of all data, in any form (text, graphic, audio, visual, digital, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPENTENCIES:

• Strong, clear and effective English and French written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional team spirit and proactivity
• Exceptional time management and multitasking abilities.
• Remaining positive and persistent
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team.
• Flexible, reliable and trustworthy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical thinking, initiative
• Compliance with standards and deadlines
• Protecting confidentiality
• Exceptional Attendance and punctuality
• Quality-focused, responsible, organized, able to prioritize
• Time management skills to multitask and adhere to SLAs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Customer Service: 1-3 years of experience in customer support, with a strong emphasis on opening support tickets and resolving customer issues via phone; hands-on experience with ticketing systems and high-volume call handling is a significant plus.
• User experience with good working knowledge of the Office Suite
• Comfortable with technology
• Group Savings and Retirement product knowledge is an asset

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Microsoft Products and Operating Systems including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
• Genesys Cloud CX, a plus

LANGUAGE SKILLS: English & French

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This role will be performed remotely.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Being able to work sitting down for a long period of time and being able to type at least 30-40 words per minute

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Typically, 37.5 hours/week - Monday to Friday, day/evening shifts (8 AM-8 PM rotation). Overtime may be offered on occasion.

TRAVEL: No

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

• Benefits:
  • Computer equipment provided.
  • No sales or solicitation.
  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
  • Dynamic work environment and great team.
  • Paid training.
  • Quick onboarding.
• Compensation:
  • Starting salary: $19-$21 per hour (CAD)
• Two paid sick days (after 3 months of employment).
• Two weeks of vacation.
• RRSP program (available after 6 months of employment).
• Paid holidays.
• Group insurance (available after 3 months).

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be ma