Customer Care III - Preferred Mountain and Pacific time zones with salaries based on location and starting pay rate of $21.00 with a 3% annual bonus target.

Position Summary

The Customer Care Associate role supports Guardian’s mission to keep our promises and serve more people by providing effortless and exceptional service to our voice/telephone inquiries from insured members, employers, brokers, and sales for benefits, billing, eligibility, claim status, and all other miscellaneous inquiries following process and procedures that provide accurate, complete, and thorough service resolution. When needed, this role investigates customers’ service issues and proactively resolves problems by documenting details of telephone conversations and the actions taken.

Qualified candidates who move forward in the process can expect the following:

An invitation to take a 15-minute candidate assessment will be sent via email through our third-party vendor, Glider . There will be a series of questions related to your experience in handling various customer issue examples, your internet connectivity, and your typing accuracy and speed.

Selected candidates will then be scheduled to interview with our customer service leadership team via Microsoft Teams video-based interviewing. You will be asked to provide specific examples of your professional experiences.

Candidates that have been chosen to move forward will be made an offer of employment within one week of the interview, typically in a group setting via Microsoft Teams. This will foster the same sense of community that you will find in training as well as in your career at Guardian.

Candidate Responsibilities

Responds to phone, email, and chat customer inquiries

Ability to move between different functions as needed

Triages assesses inquiry root cause to determine effective resolution and or response

Utilizes multiple systems to assess, customer inquiries and provide timely and accurate resolution

Optimizes the use of call, email and chat communication channels while receiving high voice of customer (VOC) survey scores

Adheres to schedule and uses scheduling tools appropriately. Must also comply with departmental scheduling policy and practice

Builds immediate rapport with the customer

Achieves strong customer satisfaction and loyalty by providing a positive Customer Experience through responsive, thorough, and effective service

Works collaboratively with back-office areas and departments to research and correct customer issues and provide effective, timely resolution

Leverages strong insurance background to resolve customer inquiries towards effective customer resolution

Possesses knowledge of company procedures and demonstrates technical and soft-skill knowledge to handle the different types of service inquiries

Processes changes within scope of authority or refers to appropriate area as necessary. Escalates to next level when necessary and appropriate

Communicates clearly and articulately in all situations

Listens to others objectively and actively, sharing ideas in a clear and precise manner and participating effectively in discussions and meetings

Possesses knowledge of customer impact and company procedures

Maintains the customer privacy and confidentiality standards as set by Guardian and applicable legal requirements

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Team LeaderFunctional Skills

Ability to navigate between multiple applications efficiently and quickly during one customer interaction to obtain information and provide correct and concise information

Proficient PC skills that demonstrate efficient use of windows applications and corresponding functions (copy, cut, paste, toggle, etc.) including ability to quickly input / retrieve data while working with customer on the telephone

Ability to remain focused and productive each day though tasks may be repetitive

Ability to maintain balanced performance in areas of production and quality

Excellent schedule adherence and time management skills

Ability to work effectively with all external/internal contacts, building a positive and respectful working relationship

Professional verbal and written communication skills

Possesses the ability to explain routine and technical issues clearly and understandably

Maintains a high sense of priorities and uses solid judgment in making routine decisions and communicating those decisions to the appropriate parties. Must also understand which situations can be resolved without involving others

Strong aptitude in math

Success Factors

Continuously strives to deliver superior results and exceptional customer service

Expresses oneself in an open and honest manner

Demonstrates self-awareness and embraces feedback

Demonstrates respect for, and inclusion of, others

Open to and embraces change

Embodies a growth mindset

Motivated to advance skills, knowledge, and career

Position Qualifications

High School degree required

Two-year Associate Degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work preferred experience in Customer Service and insurance industry.

2-3 years of Call Center experience is preferred.

Internet speed at a minimum of 50 Mbps download /10Mbps upload with a hard-wired connection

Insurance, Dental, or Disability experience is a plus.

Completion of company training program required (currently remote training)

Constant work sitting at a cubical desk

Prior work from home and/or virtual skype experience preferred

Occasional overtime based on business needs

Availability to work all call center shifts with determination based on occasional shift bid

Our Promise

Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

We Offer

Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way.

Competitive compensation package.

Excellent medical, dental, supplemental health, life and vision coverage for you and your dependents with no wait period.

Life and disability insurance.

A great 401(k) with company match.

Tuition assistance, paid parental leave, and backup family care.

Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent.

Flexible time off, dress code, and work location policies to balance your work and life in the ways that suit you best.

Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity in all that we do.

Social responsibility in all aspects of our work. We volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability.

About Guardian

Guardian has been helping people protect their futures and secure their lives for 160 years. Every day, we serve approximately 29 million people through a range of insurance and financial products. We help people and their families pursue financial security and well-being in life, health, and wealth. We help companies take care of their employees. And we help people recover and thrive after unexpected loss.

From our founding in 1860, when a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families, doing the right thing for our policyholders and customers has guided everything we do. Our dedication to customers has helped us remain one of the most highly rated in client satisfaction and financial strength . And as one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we know what matters most: putting the needs of our customers first. Because everyone deserves a Guardian. Learn more about Guardian at www.GuardianLife.com .

Salary Range

$41,060.00 - $61,595.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

Adoption assistance

College planning

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .