Lead Customer Service – Seasonal

🕒 August 7

🏰 Missouri – Remote

🏰 Missouri – Remote

💵 $25 - $37 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

💝 Customer Support

👻 Ghost score 49%

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H&R Block

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1955

💸 Finance

👥 B2C

🤝 B2B

Finance • B2C • B2B

H&R Block is a U. S. -based tax preparation and financial services company that provides in-person and online tax filing, tax professionals, small business bookkeeping and payroll, and related financial products such as refund advances and prepaid cards. Founded in 1955, it operates retail tax offices, franchises, and digital platforms to serve consumers and small businesses with tax, accounting, and financial solutions.

📋 Description

• Assist in supervising and directing customer service associates to meet daily, weekly, and monthly service goals • Handle escalated calls involving sensitive client issues and provide prompt, accurate resolutions • Provide new-hire training, up-training, and re-training for associates • Participate in candidate evaluations and provide feedback for new-hire associate roles • Perform queue management workflow duties • Ensure incoming and follow-up interactions are properly handled and accurately entered into the tracking system • Evaluate quality monitoring, summarize results, and report to the manager for associate feedback sessions • Attend weekly meetings and debriefs and help resolve issues through best practices • Communicate by phone and email with internal and external clients • Interpret customer needs and use software programs to identify resolutions • Follow established procedures to handle inquiries and resolve concerns • Handle customer communications according to customer service, quality measurement, and department metrics • Document and track client contacts using approved software programs and computer systems • Observe and report customer inquiry trends • Participate in cross-functional special projects addressing system and vendor-related issues • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent • Ability to communicate clearly and maintain composure, using effective customer service techniques with clients who may be under stress • Ability to concentrate and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume inquiry environment • Education and/or work experience necessary to demonstrate required skill level • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization • Experience handling sensitive client information and issues • High level of computer literacy • Proficiency in accurately interpreting and entering customer information into appropriate software systems • Advanced Excel skills • Multiple years of experience in customer support with an acceptable level of performance, or equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience • Strong emotional intelligence for managing sensitive client interactions and escalations with empathy and professionalism • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills • Experience supporting Microsoft operating systems, networking connectivity, computer peripheral equipment, software applications, and remote control (preferred) • Call center experience (preferred) • Spanish/English bilingual capabilities (preferred)

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay • Medical and prescription drug coverage for qualifying associates and eligible dependents • H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • (Virtual) fitness center programs • Associate discount program • Business Travel Accident Insurance • Associate Tax Prep benefit • Continuous learning and support for well-being • Potential participation in incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans