Customer Service Representative Job

Position: Customer Service Representative
Position type: Temporary Contract

Duration: 6 months

Work Location: Warwick, RI
Virtual Role with In-Person Training
Start/End Dates: 11/17/2025 - 5/16/2026

Job Description:

The role will include customers calling to learn about their defined benefit annuity (group annuity contract), customers calling for account maintenance (direct deposit changes / address changes), customers reporting passing of a participant, and customers calling for assistance within claims process.
Role requires processing and strong ability to navigate Windows based operating systems.
Required Experience:
1-2 years call center experience.
1-2 years of experience with Windows based operating systems (Microsoft Office, Suite, etc.)
Ability to convey complex topics to clientele. Work to remove roadblocks to customer requests & educate customers on the correct process for receiving information. Using advanced customer service skills to avoid escalations. Licensing is not required for the role. Warwick, Rhode Island location required..

Requirements:
The ability to attend training, nesting at Quaker Lane, Warwick RI office. During nesting, you must pass metrics before transitioning to remote.
The ability to work from home includes the requirement that high-speed internet be used and must be connected to home routers via ethernet cable. Hotspots not allowed.
A quiet place to work that is secure and free of distractions. Work from home is not a substitute for childcare.
Must be able to use video during interviews and training.
Must have ability to work during the hours of operation of Monday-Friday, 8am to 9pm. Candidates must be flexible regarding shifts worked, which may change based on business needs. ** "
NO time off planned during training until end of nesting timeline (November 17, 2025, to January 30, 2026.)
MANDATORY: Training is on-site.
Training is 5 weeks and then nesting is 2 weeks, so 7 total weeks in the office. Nesting and quality assessment will be on site. After successful completion of quality certification/assessment, the position will be remote from the home office, with the exception of coming in once a month for mandatory in-office attendance. Training is 5 weeks and then nesting is 2 weeks, so 7 total weeks in the office
Agent experiencing system issues at home office will be required to travel to Warwick office until system issue/outage is corrected.
*Class Start Date: " The plan is to train on-site at MetLife office in Warwick, RI " Training Schedule: 8:30-5pm EST, 1 Hour Lunch **Schedules after training are determined using a ranking system based on performance in training. Contractors will bid on offered schedules. MetLife’s schedules are created and offered to meet the needs of our customers. closed Saturday and Sundays - ask for open availability Monday Friday 8am 9pm 8 hr. shift with a 60-min lunch. Equipment Coordination: Contractors will have their equipment picked up on Day 1 of Training. The equipment to be supplied during this contact: MetLife laptop, docking station, 2 x monitors, keyboard, mouse & headset.
If this aligns with you kindly share with me your updated resume along with your availability to have a quick discussion.