Senior Specialist, Help Desk Support

Raymond James; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James in Memphis, TN, offers a hybrid IT support role delivering frontline help desk services for hardware, software, and applications. You will respond to inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and document resolutions while coordinating with in-office teams across HQs in St. Petersburg, FL and Southfield, MI.

The role includes on-site training during the first four weeks, with a mix of in-office days, and a focus on first contact resolution for end users.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in IT or related field required.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
• Familiarity with Windows and common IT applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline hardware and software support for end users.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose IT issues and document solutions.
• Maintain and update Microsoft documents, databases, and IT records.

Education

Associate's: Computer and Information Science

Associate's: Computer Systems Analysis

High School (HS) (Required)

Tools

HDI Certification (within 1 year)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Helps end-users resolve issues with computer hardware or software. Responds to user inquiries, troubleshoots and diagnoses problems and identifies solutions with IT equipment and applications.

Job Description Summary

Helps end-users resolve issues with computer hardware or software. Responds to user inquiries, troubleshoots and diagnoses problems and identifies solutions with IT equipment and applications.

Job Description

This position will follow our hybrid work model, we expect the selected candidate to be in office 3 days per week at either of our St. Petersburg HQ, Southfield, MI, or Memphis TN office locations

Please Note:

The initial training period will last four weeks and will require candidates to be onsite in the office five days a week.

Job Summary

With the goal of providing superior service and first contact resolution, this role delivers front-line technical support to customers via multiple communication channels in a customer contact center environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hardware, software, and end-user support for unresolved queries in line with documented procedures and service-level targets to support the business effectively.
• Support others by working on a variety of data management tasks.
• Help manage internal client relationships by carrying out simple procedural tasks.
• Produce, update, and provide best practice support on Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems. Tasks may include purchasing materials, entering budgetary information, and recording time and expenses.
• Carry out simple knowledge management tasks by following established procedures in order to support others.
• Develop working knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures and of regulatory codes and codes of conduct relevant to own work, adhering to mandatory procedures to ensure own work is undertaken to the required standards.
• Organize own work schedule in order to get the job done, coordinating with support services and assigning short-term tasks to others if necessary.
• Develop and maintain excellent process or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.

Skills

• Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills with guidance (but not constant supervision) to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.
• Supports business processes with guidance but not constant supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages.
• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.
• Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to acquire, organize, protect, and process data to fulfill business objectives.
• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to plan, organize, prioritize, and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop, monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
• Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to monitor, diagnose and fix technological problems.
• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to ensure that IT applications meet required specifications by designing, executing, and reporting on tests of systems and services.
• Works at an intermediate level to leverage digital communication (email, text, chat, social media) to create positive, defining moments for customers. Typically works with guidance.
• Works at an intermediate level to navigate customer conversations by leveraging the four parts of a service conversation: open, learn, reply, and close. Typically works with guidance.
• Works at an intermediate level to navigate conversations in which the customer is frustrated or unhappy with the organization. Typically works with guidance.
• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to select, deploy and get the best results from the most appropriate office system.
• Works at an intermediate level to connect with customers to strengthen the relationship, meeting personal needs through positive customer experiences. Typically works with guidance.
• Works under supervision at an elementary level to analyze data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations.

Licenses/Certifications

• Incumbents must be able to obtain HDI Certification within 1 year of hire. Raymond James will pay for three attempts to pass the certification.

Education

Associate's: Computer and Information Science, Associate's: Computer Systems Analysis, High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - None

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We Expect Our Associates At All Levels To

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.