Call Center Supervisor

Description and Requirements
Job Title
Call Center Supervisor
Job Location
Virtual role with in-person training. Commutable to Bloomfield, CT, Cary NC, Oriskany NY, Omaha NE or Warwick RI. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of one of the locations above.
Principal Responsibilities

• Virtual roles predominately work from a home office with periodic visits to the assigned GCSO office as needed for team events, meetings, training, business continuity, etc.
• Supervise and lead a team of customer care associates who engage in providing service on a variety of MetLife products ensuring a superior customer experience.
• Proactively coach, motivate and develop associates to ensure their performance exceeds our customer's expectations. Hold them accountable for those results.
• Partner with recruiting to acquire new and diverse talent into the service organization with the requisite customer orientation, skill set and knowledge to build and strengthen customer relationships and drive profitable growth.
• Monitor associate calls and provide feedback on quality of information, quality of interaction and following appropriate procedures .
• Create performance appraisals for associates, including tracking performance trends for determination of recognition and disciplinary action.
• Ensure department compliance with all applicable ERISA, HIPAA and internal Quality Management Systems regulations and guidelines.
• Foster collaboration among peers and with other partners by building effective, results-driven relationships to leverage resources across GCS and MetLife.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Required

• New hires should live a commutable distance from the site the role is posted in.
• 2+ years working as a supervisor or manager.
• Availability to work shifts Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 11 PM ET.
• This role has mandatory paid training starting on May 1st. Candidates must be available and present for all training days.
• Ability to create a work environment that fosters high morale & employee engagement within a service operation that is fast paced and subject to frequent change.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, integrity and value of the contributions of associates at all levels in the organization.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication and coaching skills to develop talent for the future.
• Strong supervisory/leadership skills and abilities.
• Customer focused.
• Commitment to continuous, ongoing improvement in the level of service provided to internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills along with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to manage change and to support company-wide initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a supervisory team.
• General understanding of the Company's Human Resources policies and procedures.

Preferred

• 2+ years of experience as a call center supervisor.
• Knowledge of the organization's operations, quality management tenets, products and services as well as those of related organizations and business partners.
• Experience with Disability product is a strong plus.
• Positive attitude and desire to develop.
• Innovative and Self-Directed.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

At MetLife, we are leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
The expected salary range for this position is 64,800 - 86,400. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.
64,800 - 86,400