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Bangor Savings Bank Client Support Manager in Bangor, Maine
Bangor Payroll is an exciting division of Bangor Savings Bank. Under the direction of The Client Success and Solutions Manager. the Client Support Manager (CSM) is instrumental in the department’s success, coaching and leading a diverse group of associates in the areas of customer experience, employee development, operations management, customer solutions and retention, and efficiency.
The CSM provides strategic leadership to the department to support the division’s strategic vision of the business lines we support and the overall vision of the Bank. In addition, the CSM is leads a customer-centric, "You Matter More" approach to client interactions, ensuring we are providing clients with exceptional while maintaining high levels of efficiency and the highest standards of quality.
In addition, the CSM will work to build strong relationships with other key leaders within Bangor Payroll and the organization. A strong skillset in collaboration, building relationships, and solution-based leadership will be required to ensure success while involved in issue resolution, project management, and process enhancement.
ACCOUNTABILITIES :
Leadership:
Leadership – motivates and encourages others; ability to attract, motivate and retain staff; delegates routine and important tasks and decisions, shares information, creates an inclusive environment, recognizes success
Coaching Skills – provide strong skills coaching feedback to direct reports through regularly scheduled observations
Managing for Results – keeps team accountable for actions, provides resources and support, applies clear and consistent performance standards
Integrity/Ethics – deals with others in a straightforward, honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys news good or bad
Vision/Values – supports company mission/values through daily actions and decisions, communicates the Bank’s vision, mission and values to others
Adaptability/Flexibility – adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new challenges
Initiative – takes action, operates as a pro-active self starter, acts on opportunities to improve, self directed with ability to plan own activities to achieve sales goals
Interpersonal Skills – has good listening skills, excellent customer service skills, able to communicate clearly and professionally both in telephone and written communication; ability to interact with all levels of staff and management
Productivity – manages time well, handles information flow well, strong multi tasking skills with the ability to prioritize and organize work flow, accepts accountability, meets accuracy standards
Decision Making - sound judgment in decision making and problem solving; must be able to think through a problem, following proper steps in finding resolution
Teamwork – team player with a positive attitude, promotes a team atmosphere, selflessly pitches in, shares information, partners well with others, willingly assists co-workers and share responsibilities
Operations/Process:
Develops and implements a model for ongoing employee development via coaching and training of client support personnel.
Conducts regular coaching sessions with all direct reports to identify successes and challenges related to client experience and operational issues.
Assists Bangor Payroll Operations Manager to develop and execute key operating objectives that will drive long-term strategic objectives.
Maintains knowledge of all operational aspects of current systems and assists with implementing new products, services, and processes
Assists with the development of payroll operations policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Ensures that client support team adheres to all Bangor Payroll operations policies and procedures
Serves as a resource for questions and issues associated with the department’s various systems, operating policies/procedures, and miscellaneous issues
Assists the Bangor Payroll Operations Manager in the risk management process by identifying new risks, continually assessing previously documented risks, and working to eliminate or mitigate all operation risks of payroll operations
Collaborate with peers to establish best practices
Has oversight of Workforce Management to include scheduling and succession planning.
Participate in task forces, strategic initiatives, stretch assignments, and collaboration opportunities with other business units
Human Resources:
Ensures that the client support team is adequately staffed with properly trained personnel
Responsible for the recruiting, hiring, and ongoing employee development of the client support team
Guides and advises subordinates in the more complex phases of work
Leads the recruiting, development, and succession planning for a high performing team.
Leads the decision making process for team regarding employment, performance, promotions, salary, transfers and disciplinary actions
Responsible for completion of performance appraisals for all direct reports and manages the overall performance appraisal process in a timely manner and consistent with BSB procedures.
Supports, mentors and coaches team members in their professional development
Creates and fosters a cohesive team and promotes a positive work environment
Develops a cooperative and collaborative working relationship with other departments and leaders in the company
Responsible for ensuring appropriate employee development and training of Bangor Payroll personnel as it relates to sales and operational functions or processes.
Customer Experience:
Ensures the client experience meets Bank-wide standards through continual measurement of client satisfaction
Leads all members of the client support team in following BSB customer experience commitments
Proactively resolves customer payroll issues and handles escalated customer issues providing exemplary customer service.
Promotes a customer-centered culture and attitude among staff
Builds relationships by providing the highest level of service, demonstrating You Matter More to each customer, getting to know customers on an individual basis
Understands the Bank’s products and services and how they benefit customers, promoting as appropriate
Embraces and utilizes the Bank’s sales and coaching process, completes action plans in an effort to meet goals and serves as the lead for ongoing individual and team coaching
Leads Bank initiatives focused on Customer Experience
Compliance and Control:
Stays current on payroll regulations and trends, ensuring staff is adequately trained.
Assists in ensuring that the Bank is in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
General:
Attentive to detail and accuracy, committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels.
Works toward the goal of continued professional and personal development by participating in training/educational opportunities as they become available
Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of bank goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork
Conforms to acceptable punctuality/attendance standards as expressed in the Employee Handbook
Performs additional duties as requested
Maintains strict confidentiality
Assumes additional responsibilities as requested
Knowledge/Skills/Experience Requirements:
A four-year college degree or equivalent required
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
Experience in positively managing and motivating subordinates required
In-depth knowledge of the payroll function and general business practices recommended
Ability to handle complex problems
Strong communications skills, verbal and written
Excellent customer service skills required
Demonstrated relevant computer skills.
Physical Demands/Conditions Requirements:
General office environment
Moderate lifting (to 35 lbs.) required
Moderate reaching, walking, sitting, and standing required
Equipment Used:
General office equipment
External and internal applications, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on an individual basis.
At Bangor Savings, we understand the importance of continuing to nurture an internal culture of excellence for each of our employees. We offer internal and external training to assist our employees in realizing their career aspirations including internships, lateral training, management training, and tuition reimbursement.
We also offer a unique set of benefits designed to support our employees in living their best life and achieving their goals. Our holistic health and wellness programs allows each employee to customize their approach to well-being. And our pay, rewards, recognition, and incentive programs ensure that they are well-compensated for a job well-done.
At Bangor Savings Bank, the work our employees do each and every day allows us to deliver on our promise to make a difference in the lives of people in New England in a way that really matters.
Bangor Savings Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin or any other class protected under state or federal law and affirmatively seeks to advance the principals of equal employment opportunity. In addition, the Bank is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified persons with disability, veterans, and/or disabled veterans. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination, this application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. This application will remain active for a period of 90 days. If, after such time, you still wish to be considered for employment, you must reapply. Bangor Savings Bank does provide workers compensation coverage for employees injured on the job. 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 liability.