HR Service Center Customer Service Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE:

The Supervisor, HRSC (Customer Service) supports the Manager, HRSC by overseeing the team of service center associates that provide essential HR inquiry and transaction support to Stanford employees (e.g., academic staff, non-academic staff, post docs and student workers). This role supervises the day-to-day operations of the tier 1 team and is responsible for the performance and development of associates. Key responsibilities involve monitoring operations, team performance and schedules, SLA metrics, and identifying areas for process improvement or automation. The supervisor trains and guides their team to provide excellent customer service and to continually enhance their HR knowledge. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership, strong communication and listening skills, eagerness to learn, and the ability to quickly acquire new skills. This role supports Stanford’s vision, culture, and values.

CORE DUTIES*:

• Service Excellence & Customer Focus: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service center and ensure optimal customer service and strive to achieve immediate case resolution through customized services to meet the complex needs of the customer. Meet targets in concert with deadlines. Serve as a point of escalation for the team to handle complex inquiries and transactions.
• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise the team of service center associates providing training, guidance, and support to ensure high performance and professional development. Conduct regular team meetings to review cases, discuss updates, and address challenges. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the team. Manage individual and overall team performance.
• Communication: Utilize various platforms and opportunities to communicate information to staff, stakeholders, and customers. Employ well-developed communication skills to effectively deliver critical information, gather information, and communicate with others of different perspectives. Communicate with service center employees to understand workload concerns and provide guidance accordingly.
• HR Acumen Competency: Understand and apply human resources best practices and information to contribute to immediate and larger, long-term department goals. Command a strong understanding of the strategic relationship between the HR Service Center and core business functions.
• Agility and Innovation: Collaborate with Manager, HRSC Customer Service to develop and maintain an infrastructure that optimizes service delivery (e.g., processes, SOPs, RACIs). Continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
• Critical Evaluation, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Continually monitor call metrics for service delivery improvement, SLAs adherence, and workload concerns. Develop objectivity and critical-thinking skills to make sound judgments based on keen analysis, best practices, and an understanding of preferred outcomes. Support escalated cases when necessary.
• Culture, Values, and Ethical Practices: Integrate core values, integrity, and accountability throughout all organizational and HR practices. Develop trusting, credible relationships from demonstrated ethical judgment, behavior, and practiced confidentiality. Contribute to an inclusive environment by building and maintaining collaborative relationships with team members, peers, and leaders across UHR. Uphold the principles of the Stanford Code of Ethics.
• Business Understanding: Possess an understanding of Stanford’s business and how the HR Service Center enables the HR organization’s success leveraging the service delivery model.
• Alignment to Strategy: Support strategic goals set by the team, department, and university. Demonstrate, through words, actions, and ideas, alignment to Stanford and HR goals.
• Other: Perform other related responsibilities as requested and when necessary. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

*Note: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and five years relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience reviewing feedback on processes and working with manager to develop new steps and strategies, as required.
• Demonstrated excellence in providing high-quality customer service in HR.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, work independently, and maintain confidentiality of all clients and information.
• Excellent  communication skills with a proven track record of building strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with an HCM system, CRM, and telephony.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and use a telephone.
• Occasionally write by hand, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, sort/file paperwork.
• Rarely kneel/crawl, operate foot and/or hand controls.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional work on evenings and weekends.
• May work extended hours.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $99,015 - $116,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.