Customer Service Agents

Company: Adecco USA
Location: Salem
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Adecco is currently assisting a local debt collection agency, recruiting for Customer Service Agent's in Salem, NH! These roles are temp-to-hire opportunities, with a potential earning range between $20 - $22 / HR, based on effort and output. You will receive your standard hourly wage with additional earnings coming from weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly bonuses! **This is a LOCAL / ONSITE position. Not Remote** Schedules Available: Non-Bilingual Roles: Tuesday - Saturday - 10:30AM - 7:00PM - Tuesday - Friday and Saturday's from 9:00AM - 5:30PM - $.60/HR shift differential Bilingual Roles: Monday - Friday - 11:30AM - 8:00PM - $.56/HR shift differential for Bilingual on this Shift This Client will consider any applicant looking for an 8:30AM - 5:00PM position, as well! POSITION SUMMARY: The Customer Service Agent interacts with our clients and customers to negotiate payment arrangements and/or resolve disputes relative to the debt owed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains a professional and customer-friendly manner with each account.
• Engages customers in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local debt collection laws; undertakes appropriate training and certification, as required.
• Follows the appropriate scripts when handling both inbound and outbound calls.
• Negotiates payment plans and settlements with consumers based on the clients' parameters.
• Identifies disputes and ensures proper resolution.
• Updates client information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicates in writing and verbally (in person and/or via phone) with supervisors and managers.
• Executes verbal and written directions from supervisors and managers.
• Reads and interprets information regarding clients, consumers, policies and procedures, laws, and company memos.
• Participates in various problem-solving and decision-making activities, as required.
• Operates various equipment and computer systems requiring manual and visual dexterity and hand/eye coordination (i.e. typing/keyboarding).
• Demonstrates respect and regard for all clients, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous working environment.
• Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively with both the department team and other departments to contribute to the achievement of department and company goals and objectives.
• Maintains work areas and equipment in conditions as required by department standards; operates assigned equipment and performs all activities in a safe manner.
• Performs other tasks as may be assigned by manager/supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Prefer one or more years of customer service experience, ideally in the collections industry.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Moderate typing skills (35 words per minute).
• Basic math and writing skills.
• Successful completion of a company-sponsored three-week training program.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Ability to maintain a predictable and consistent full-time work schedule. EDUCATION:
• High School diploma (GED acceptable) or equivalent work experience. EQUIPMENT USED:
• Computer Monitor and Keyboard
• Telephone system
• Telephone headset
• Calculator
• Fax machine
• Copy machine
• Printer
• Etc. If you are interested in this position, please apply to this posting with your resume!Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

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