Job Summary:The Workforce Coordinator possesses a strong knowledge of real time call center operations, staffing, and metrics for a multi-skill, multi-queue, and multi-call center environment.
Responsibilities:
Using workforce management and reporting tools, the Workforce Coordinator analyzes and evaluates workload and staffing patterns to support a rapid decision-making process and takes appropriate actions to achieve desirable outcomes. Interface with both our consumer and enterprise divisions and support both domestic and offshore call center locations across multiple lines of business.
Under moderate supervision, the incumbent acts as the key point of contact to partner with a cross-functional team of business partners within the enterprise managing resources and adjusting schedules in real time to help drive the success of the organization.
Performance Outcomes
Real Time Management Service Expectations
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Act as a central point of contact for the servicing and staffing of assigned lines of business
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Be accessible to all internal and external team members and respond timely to troubleshooting needs prior to Cherwell request entry
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Manage all internal service or troubleshooting requests through Cherwell and maintain tracking and reporting until items reach completion
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Assist and manage technical issues reported via internal email box by researching items pertaining to memberships, applications, or technical matters in an expedient manner
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Clearly and quickly communicate identified risks to meeting operational goals to management and team members
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Be an advocate for internal and external customers and an empathetic problem-solver in all customer interactions
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Monitor real-time staffing, adherence, and agent work states and report repeat behavioral findings to management
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Manage intraday staffing levels across multiple sites/entities to meet service level targets
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Coordinate and interact with internal and external partners regarding real-time performance, making adjustments to balance and meet operational goals within specified ranges
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Answer the phone, email and/or WFM chat in a timely, welcoming, and professional manner
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Process administrative requests related to agent schedules timely & accurately
Operational Support
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Develop and maintain the structure, systems, and procedures to forecasting and planning, production capacity, staff planning, and intra-day management
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Present analytical reporting using available data understanding the needs of stakeholders at differing levels of authority (from agent to executive team)
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Maintain data records including workday as necessary and assist with LMS and other training/meeting requirements as well as payroll
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Lead daily staffing review meetings with management detailing previous and current performance
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Must maintain a high level of confidentiality with employee records, projects, and other company restricted information
Cost & Performance Expectations
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Achieve daily service level obligations for multiple lines of business while minimizing employee labor costs.
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Develop strategies to ensure service levels are met and staffing resources across all of Customer Care sites are utilized optimally
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Optimizes FTE and Staffing expenses to reduce cost per call and increase agent utilization
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Ensure accurate reporting of key business metrics throughout Customer Care and compile data on current trends incorporating key business drivers, initiatives, and changes in assumptions
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Execute timely and appropriate actions to balance staffing levels, including making decisions on offering voluntary time off and overtime.
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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2 or more years of prior call center, workforce management, or resource planning experience preferred
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Detail oriented, highly analytical, and results driven
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Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
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Ability to review and maintain large scale data sets and trending patterns
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Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively
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Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment, manage high pressure situations, and be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires it
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Ability to maintain a high degree of productivity, accuracy, and sense of urgency
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Ability to understand complex issues and utilize problem solving skills to implement solutions
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Must have basic knowledge of computer applications and Windows based programs Intermediate knowledge of Excel is required (Talk Desk, Calabrio, Sentiment or other WFM software experience preferred.)
FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) Status
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Non-Exempt, Flexibility to work various shifts and Overtime may be required
Physical and Mental Requirements/Work Environment
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of these an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
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Must be able to regularly lift, carry, and otherwise move up to 15 pounds at times and occasionally up to 30 pounds
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The ability to frequently, physically move between departments/floors
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
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Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality is required
Additional Information:Location:Duncan
Department:9343 Customer Care
Time Type:Full time
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
PPLSI conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any concerns, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any concerns or otherwise oppose discrimination.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources at: [email protected].
What We Do
We create services that protect and empower people. Our vision is to build a better world where access to justice and security is equal for every human — regardless of gender, race, orientation, education, social status, or personal wealth. PPLSI enables everyone to pursue their life – to worry less and live more – without the fear that a legal or privacy issue might bring it all crashing down.
Our Mission
PPLSI protects and empowers people with the tools and services needed to affordably live a just and secure life.
Real Impact
PPLSI is making a difference in the lives of our members. Through affordable legal services, we recovered and saved our members over $22 million in 2020. With our privacy and identity theft protection services, we saved our members an additional $5,000,000. With more than 1.8 million family members and 100,000 small business members, PPLSI brands provide access to technology and professional experts to make life better.
Disrupting Justice
We innovate and disrupt the traditional legal system – an expensive, complicated, and time-consuming system to make legal access simple, easy and affordable.
In the same way that Uber forever changed the transportation industry, Amazon created a new way to shop for everyday goods and Netflix changed how people consume TV shows and movies; PPLSI is the disruptive force providing millions of people with access to the legal and identity protection services they deserve.