Field Total Rewards CSR II

Northwestern Mutual•Milwaukee, WI

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Hybrid position requiring 2 days onsite at our corporate office in downtown Milwaukee: Monday and Tuesday are required days Provides quality and timely customer service to field and home office staff on the following topics Benefits, Compensation, Sales Reporting. Communicates with callers clearly in an open, direct, and timely manner. Answers questions that are routine, escalates calls as needed. Identifies the need for special handling and coordinates problem resolution, in addition to understanding the overall impact. Provides complete and accurate solutions to all customer needs with appropriate guidance. Under the direction of the Manager, Specialist, or Mentor, may handle more complex inquiries. Adheres to phone schedules in accordance with set standards. Gives and receives regular feedback/information in an open and positive manner. Helps others with additional casework as needed. Tries new ways of challenging the status quo and changing the way we work. Contributes to a positive environment by openly communicating new ideas/solutions, perspectives and experiences in team meetings, training sessions, 1x1s and huddles. Demonstrates behaviors that reflect and support our company and department values, vision, and culture of learning/growth Acts in a manner necessary to achieve organizational results (i.e. big picture). Organizes work in a manner that allows team members to easily locate and complete casework when needed. Written communication (Emails, Assist Edge, Casetracker, SharePoint) is professional, complete, timely, accurate and effective. Follows set procedures and standard work. Exhibits a commitment towards personal learning and growth. Takes initiative to learn topics outside of core responsibilities.

Requirements

High School diploma.
Minimum of two years of work experience demonstrating proficiency performing a variety of mathematical calculations and inputting accurate data.
Experience should include minimum of one year of previous field compensation experience, one year of call center and/or customer service experience, or a combination thereof in a financial services environment.
Strong demonstrated skills in analyzing complex information, problem solving, judgment, and independent decision making
High level or organization and follow through.
Able to identify and establish priorities to meet deadlines on multiple assignments.
Demonstrated computer experience, including Word and Excel.
Commitment to quality customer service.
Has highly developed and demonstrated verbal and written communication skills proficiency within the home office and the field.
Must handle confidential data in a manner consistent with the Privacy Information Act and Northwestern Mutual Standards
Successful completion of any appropriate pre-employment testing.

Nice To Haves

Insurance Operations Experience a helpful

Responsibilities

Provides quality and timely customer service to field and home office staff on Benefits, Compensation, and Sales Reporting.
Communicates with callers clearly in an open, direct, and timely manner.
Answers routine questions and escalates calls as needed.
Identifies the need for special handling and coordinates problem resolution.
Provides complete and accurate solutions to all customer needs with appropriate guidance.
Handles more complex inquiries under the direction of the Manager, Specialist, or Mentor.
Adheres to phone schedules in accordance with set standards.
Gives and receives regular feedback/information in an open and positive manner.
Helps others with additional casework as needed.
Tries new ways of challenging the status quo and changing the way we work.
Contributes to a positive environment by openly communicating new ideas/solutions, perspectives and experiences in team meetings, training sessions, 1x1s and huddles.
Demonstrates behaviors that reflect and support company and department values, vision, and culture of learning/growth
Acts in a manner necessary to achieve organizational results.
Organizes work in a manner that allows team members to easily locate and complete casework when needed.
Ensures written communication is professional, complete, timely, accurate and effective.
Follows set procedures and standard work.
Exhibits a commitment towards personal learning and growth.
Takes initiative to learn topics outside of core responsibilities.