Bilingual Benefits Customer Service Representative - Bilingual Seasonal Colleague (Mt. Laurel) [...]

The Role As a Seasonal Bilingual Benefits Customer Service Representative, you will have the rewarding opportunity to help our Spanish or French and English client members through the enrollment process and when making updates to their health care and/or pension plans. You will spend your day on the phone, with opportunities to assist with chat and message center as you gain additional experience. You will be eligible for the WTW 401(k) Savings Plan, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), the Commuter Accounts program and any other benefits required by law. Remote location: This is a remote position, but candidates must reside within 2 hours of Mt Laurel for occasional requests to be in the office. Candidates are required to be in the office on Day 1 for equipment pickup. Starting pay is $19.25/hr . During our busy season you will be expected to work a 40‑hour week and overtime when requested. During initial training (and during our off season), hours may fluctuate between 32 and 40 hours depending on client need. This is a seasonal role; high performers may be offered a full‑time opportunity later. Key Responsibilities Quickly build rapport and respond to Spanish or French speaking customers in a compassionate manner by identifying and exceeding expectations by responding in a respectful, accurate, timely manner, consistently meeting commitments via phone, email and instant message Ability to customize customer service approach to meet all types of member communication styles and personalities while maintaining professionalism, and diplomacy during difficult calls Safeguard confidential information (e.g., medical, health, financial, personal, etc.) with sensitivity and discretion in accordance with HIPAA and Data Privacy laws and company data security requirements Skillfully translate health and welfare and pension terms, complex plan information and processes into simple explanations and instructions that customers can understand and act upon Read and understand client’s plan documents and online knowledgebase tools while collecting relevant information to determine immediate requests/questions and also to anticipate the future needs of the member Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and compliance with company and client procedures and guidelines providing appropriate and accurate information Maintain and document complete and accurate call and case notes in English in a professional manner Regularly participate in team meetings and training Communicate and collaborate with colleagues, supervisors and other staff in a respectful manner You will spend the majority of your time assisting customers Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Excellent Spanish or French language skills Move seamlessly between Spanish or French and English calls and translate calls into grammatically correct English call notes Ability to quickly assess member concerns and formulate a response/resolution using analytical and problem‑solving skills Ability to work in a structured environment – adhere to posted work schedule and breaks/lunches, following protocols and adhering to standards of excellence High level attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and ability to organize work Experience using Microsoft Office with a strong ability to juggle multiple open computer windows to answer questions while on the phone/instant messaging Ability to work autonomously in a self‑paced, self‑motivated team environment Must be comfortable working in a virtual environment to include on‑line training and interaction with Managers/Supervisors via chat Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Ability to type 30 words a minute Experience working in a customer service environment High School degree required The following are a plus Associate or Bachelor’s degree nice to have Working knowledge of health and welfare and/or defined benefit pension plans Experience working in a call center environment EOE, including disability/vets Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other colleagues, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence; communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, clients, and participants to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the ability to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard confidential information of participants (e.g., medical, health, financial, personal, etc.), WTW business operations and the Company’s reputation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Willis Towers Watson