The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is dedicated to improving the well-being of Minnesotans by providing essential services. The Unemployment Insurance Operations Analyst will assist customers with inquiries and transactions related to unemployment benefits, ensuring high-quality customer service and adherence to established policies.
Responsibilities
- Answering customer questions
- Assisting customers with transactions
- Documenting any adjustments made to accounts
- Listening attentively to customer questions and identifying possible issues
- Communicating information and potential resolutions with clarity, respect, and empathy
- Maintaining a positive attitude in the face of challenging calls or circumstances
- Adhering to established policies, business processes, and other procedures
- Taking personal pride in providing top-notch customer service
Skills
- One (1) year of experience in customer service, including responding to inquiries, explaining policies, and handling difficult conversations
- Communication skills sufficient to respond to a variety of eligibility-related inquiries in a calm, clear, and consistent manner
- Computer skills sufficient to navigate multiple desktop applications while speaking to customers
- Experience explaining complex information and processes to customers
- Ability to work within a highly structured work environment
- Post-secondary certification, an associate's degree, or a bachelor's degree in any field
- Experience working in an inbound call center
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with managers, other employees, and the public
- Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company Overview
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://mn.gov/deed/.