Job Description
Altra Federal Credit Union is committed to providing exceptional service and meaningful support to our members. We believe in fostering a positive, people-centered workplace where every team member has the opportunity to grow and make a difference. We are currently hiring a Member Contact Specialist for our Member Contact Center at our Operations Center in Onalaska WI.
The
Member Contact Specialist plays a vital role in connecting with our members and ensuring their needs are met promptly and professionally. This fast-paced role is responsible for addressing member inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring member satisfaction while upholding the values and service standards of Altra!
Key Responsibilities - Respond to member inquiries promptly via telephone, email, fax, and live chat, ensuring a positive member experience.
- Engage and coordinate the assistance of employees from other departments to provide prompt resolution to members’ inquiries.
- Proactively identify and address members’ needs, escalating issues when necessary.
- Accurately document member interactions in the CRM system.
- Meet or exceed performance metrics, including response time, quality, and member satisfaction.
- Model Altra’s service standards of being friendly and outgoing, non-judgmental, focused, trustworthy, and confident.
- Ability to manage a fast-paced environment with diverse situations requiring resolution, and handle stressful situations, should they arise.
Qualifications - High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
- 1+ year of customer service or member support experience is required, preferably in a call center / contact Center.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in using CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant office tools, would be preferred.
- A positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent service, in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle a variety of member inquiries with patience and resilience.
- Bilingual abilities a plus!
Availability - This position is 40-hours a week, Monday through Friday.
- Hours are based on shifts between the operating hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST. Shifts are based on department seniority and preferences.
Work Environment - Our Member Contact Center is located at the Operations Center in Onalaska WI, however, work from home / remote opportunities can be considered for those candidates who live within Altra’s approved remote states: CO, FL, GA, IA, MI, MN, NJ, NC, TN, TX, and WI .
- Member Contact Specialists require the ability to sit or stand at a desk for long periods of time, while having the ability speak, hear, and communicate with others, while taking inbound and outbound calls (on average 60-80 calls per day).
Pay and Benefits - Hourly pay starting at $19.00 per hour ($18.00 base plus $1 MCC premium)
- Plus, incentive pay as earned; anywhere between $5 and $400 per month.
- When bilingual in Spanish or Hmong, receive a $1.00 / hour pay premium after completing and passing the language exam.
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical / dental / vision coverage, group life insurance, and supplemental life insurance options
- Up to a 6% Employer-matched 401(k) + additional 3% employer contribution
- Two-weeks paid sabbatical every five years worked, plus four-week paid sabbatical at twenty years!
- Paid time off, volunteer time off, paid holidays, and your birthday off (paid)!
- Employee-only perks and discounts.
At
Altra Federal Credit Union , you’ll be part of a team that values people over profits and puts members at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating a supportive and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered to grow, develop their careers, and make a real impact in the lives of others. By joining Altra, you’ll not only gain the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with members and coworkers, but you’ll also be contributing to a mission-driven organization that is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of our members and the communities we serve.
Altra is proud to be a
Great Place to Work® certified company seven years in a row; 92% of our employees say Altra is a great place to work! At Altra, we invest in each other and work together to make a difference in the communities we serve and to help people live their best lives! We support diversity in the workplace and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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