Program Specialist

MBO Partners; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent contractor platform is looking for a Client Services Program Specialist to foster relationships with enterprise clients and support their operational needs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, strong organizational skills, and at least three years in client-facing roles. This position offers a remote work environment, competitive salary, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans

Bonus opportunities

Wellness allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in relationship management or customer service.
• Strong operational and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with enterprise clients.
• Provide consultative support to clients throughout their onboarding process.
• Serve as the primary contact for operational needs of clients.

Skills

Relationship management

Customer service

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

VMS

ATS

Job description

Overview

At MBO we give people the control to do the work they love the way they want. We’re leading the future of work by building a best-in-class platform for independent professionals and leading enterprise organizations. MBO Partners is a deep job platform that connects and enables independent professionals and micro-business owners to do business safely and effectively with enterprise organizations. While we’ve been in business for more than 20 years, we treat each day as an opportunity to help innovate, collaborate, and shape the future of work for our enterprise and independent clients. By joining our team, you’re helping build and lead the next way of working and contributing directly to our platform roadmap and vision.

Why should you apply?

If you're looking for a place to expand your skills and grow your experience, this position offers an opportunity for individuals who love working with a team in a fast-paced and evolving environment, are cool under pressure, love feedback, take challenges head-on and strive for perfection in everything they do.

What will you be doing

As an MBO Client Services Program Specialist, you are responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with enterprise clients in support of their business objectives related to engaging a contingent workforce and serving as the first line of service for client operational needs. You’ll work hand-in-glove with the account management team (sell/grow responsibilities) to ensure all operational components of MBO’s commitment to the client experience are achieved (run/optimize responsibilities). This role provides daily consultative support to MBO’s clients and their independent contractors throughout the onboarding and project life cycle, including the management of daily client correspondence related to invoicing, escalations and enrollment transactions, talent terminations, and any interdepartmental activity management. This position offers an opportunity for individuals who have a passion for driving client results to collaborate with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment - a team that embraces a growth mindset and ownership culture, focused on solutions that deliver value for enterprise clients, talent, and MBO. Develop and maintain relationships with key account stakeholders to ensure the success and growth of client programs

• Identify client needs and requirements and recommend suitable solutions
• Serve as the liaison between the Client, MBO Onboarding Specialists, and Account Management to create and sustain a differentiated client experience through operational excellence
• Navigate the complex enrollment and compliance requirements associated with the engagement of a contingent workforce for our large enterprise client programs
• Educate clients regarding specific enterprise program operational requirements to ensure efficient and timely completion of all processes
• Collaborate with Account Management and Client Services Leadership to drive and support strategic initiatives to drive value for the client, including problem-solving for long-term impact and process redesign
• Initiate and lead client and talent interactions related to operational processes on a regular basis (phone calls, video conferences)
• Report weekly to enterprise stakeholders on enrollment statuses to isolate any issues or inconsistencies and proactively address delays
• Guide client hiring managers and/or MSP providers on MBO processes, systems, and best practices
• Support MBO Account Directors as they identify opportunities for account growth
• Facilitate client program enhancements and assist with escalations to continually improve efficiencies and client satisfaction
• Provide day-to-day consultative support and status updates to Enterprise Clients and internal MBO functional areas using internal tools and standard processes; provide well-written reports as required; be prepared to provide updates to senior leadership on an as-needed basis
• Participate in the full life cycle of the MBO Client Services including both the Program Specialist and Onboarding Specialist roles; includes conducting personalized, consultative onboarding calls to determine which of MBO’s services best fit an independent contractor’s individual needs in terms of working as a traditional employee, sole-proprietor, or certified vendor

What do you need to stand out

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Business, Psychology, Human Resources, Communications, Economics, Finance, or related field)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in relationship management, customer service, human resources, or operations
• Strong operational and organizational skills with proven attention to detail
• Ability to quickly comprehend new concepts and drive them through to execution
• Comfortable navigating different POVs and assisting Clients with the adoption of changes required to achieve their business objectives
• Proven ability to manage multiple critical priorities simultaneously to achieve the defined outcome
• Should be a self-motivated, resourceful team player with strong interpersonal skills and confidence
• Excellent time management, verbal, and written communication skills
• A high degree of responsiveness and works with a sense of urgency
• Great customer service and analytical skills with the ability to easily relate concepts to clients’ environment and connect the bigger picture
• Positive, professional & friendly demeanor
• Ability to build rapport and relationships easily
• Good stress tolerance and ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Takes responsibility/ownership of both positive and negative outcomes
• VMS, ATS, Background Screening system experience preferred

Why you’ll love working at MBO Partners

• Remote work environment
• Competitive base salary with opportunities for growth and development
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support healthy lifestyles
• Flexible Time Off – take time when you need it
• Bonus opportunities
• Wellness allowance
• Culture based on trust, feedback, communication, success and fun
• And, much, much more!

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