Internal Messenger Lead

SPS-North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,108 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with matching

Paid Time Off

Educational Discounts

Job summary

SPS-North America in New York is hiring an Internal Messenger Lead. This role involves managing the messenger department, leading the team, and ensuring a high-quality internal service and customer experience. Responsibilities include overseeing deliveries, maintaining records, coordinating schedules, and training staff. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and at least 2 years of experience. The position offers growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a team and manage day-to-day operations.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the messenger department and team.
• Oversee mail and package deliveries.
• Ensure high-quality internal service and customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer-based systems

Job description

Reports To

The Internal Messenger Lead reports to the Client Services Supervisor, Client Services Manager, or equivalent leadership.

Job Overview

The Internal Messenger Lead is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operations of the messenger department, leading a team of staff and backfills, and ensuring high‑quality internal service and customer experience. This role includes overseeing mail and package deliveries, maintaining accurate records, coordinating schedules and time off, training new staff, and providing regular reports to management. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and excellent communication and customer service skills.

Job Qualification

• Ability to lead a team of staff and backfills.
• Possess the willingness to learn all aspects of the job.
• Self‑motivator.
• Communicate clearly and effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to go above and beyond when necessary.
• Must be organized and detail‑oriented.
• Able to multitask and handle high volume of both internal and external guests.
• Must have strong customer service skills.
• Must be computer savvy.

Job Description

• Manage a team and oversee the day‑to‑day operation in the messenger department.
• Execute all functions of the Client Service Associate in the messenger department.
• Ensure policies and procedures are always being followed at all times.
• Ensure that everyone is providing tenants with high level customer service.
• Familiarize oneself with internal service departments such as the Building Office, Security Department, Delivery locations, etc.
• Follow up on employee requests and make sure they are carried out in their entirety; eagerness to learn new information and adapt to changes as they arise.
• Manage the team’s schedule and time off.
• Arrange coverage when there is a call‑out or schedule Pay Time Off.
• Ensure employees’ PayCom timecard is accurate and ready for approval on Fridays.
• Train and coach new staff and backfill.
• Counsel employee when necessary and keep record of events.
• Issue written warnings to employee.
• Maintain good communication with Team, Manager and Building office.
• Responsible for all Brookfield and SPS documentation and procedures.
• Provide monthly reports to Manager on messenger deliveries volume.
• Execute tenant‑related requests and inquiries.
• Train new staff and backfills.
• Ensure all equipment (MSA and IOffice) is operational at all times and report any technical issues when needed.
• Update the ops manual and continuity plan as needed.
• Send Manager a weekly report of any incident (client complaint, employee challenge, system failure, etc.).
• Ensure all backfills and new hire signs off on the Rule of Conduct sheet and call‑out/PTO policy.
• Provide feedback on Backfills.
• Keep uniform clean during the shift.
• Execute yearly performance review.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides 5‑star customer service to all employees (in all forms of communication).
• Performs the initial rough and fine sorts of incoming mail delivered via courier.
• Maintains records of daily deliveries in the system and/or log book.
• Scans all incoming deliveries once they are logged.
• Sorts deliverable items in accordance with the delivery route to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Understands privacy rules and does not tamper with packages or documents.
• Delivers mail to end users in a timely manner.
• Ensures recipients sign for their delivery upon receipt.
• Contacts courier/messenger companies regarding status of deliveries.
• Maintains the Business Service Center area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Monitors the level of office supplies on the floor and replenishes and orders accordingly.
• Proactively seeks out additional work during downtime.
• Builds professional relationships with customers and other teams.
• Maintains professionalism and composure when interacting with all employees.
• Trains back‑up and provides guidance on policies and procedures.
• Determines what additional support is needed when handling sensitive inquiries.
• Provides exceptional customer service to client.
• Provides reception or concierge (front of office) or hospitality (back of office) coverage as needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of MFD equipment.
• Requires knowledge and understanding of shipping/receiving procedures and ability to comprehend instructions.
• Possesses the ability to work independently and is capable of completing projects.
• Ability to determine the correct method and packing material as well as validate packing slips for the accuracy of incoming and outgoing materials.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• 2+ years prior work experience preferred.
• Ability to work assigned work hours determined by the manager.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem‑solving.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Current knowledge or ability to learn computer‑based systems required for functions of position.
• Required to maintain an overall professional appearance and attitude.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures required.

Physical Demands

• Approximately 50% of the time this position requires the below physical demands.
• Fine and/or gross motor skills, including the ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages on a standard wheeled cart with a load capacity of 60 lbs.
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand, and/or sit for an extended period of time.
• Manual dexterity required for operating office machinery (phone, copy machines, binding equipment, etc.).
• Ability to communicate and discern information effectively with onsite staff using vision, hearing, and oral/written comprehension.
• Ability to lift or move 40 lbs. or greater frequently.
• Ability to physically move efficiently between inter‑office locations.

Travel

Local travel via foot or public transportation.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range

$17.50 - $18 USD

What We Offer

• Career Growth: An opportunity to enter a job that allows you to learn new skills or use a variety of them that may lead you to uncover other career opportunities!
• Learning & Development: At SPS, we promote a work culture of learning so that you can develop to be the best at what you do!
• We Recognize Talent: We offer a variety of recognition programs for all levels of employees!
• Benefit Offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, HCFSA, DCFSA, HSA, Commuter Transit and Parking, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Program, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Discounts, Pet Insurance, Group Home and Auto Insurance, EAP, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Education Discounts, 401k w/ matching, Entertainment Discounts, & Paid Time Off.
  • Note: Please inquire with the Human Resources team for benefit offerings per role as regular positions that routinely are under 30 hours/week may have a different benefit offering.

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