Employer Services Specialist I
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![]() United States, Vermont, Montpelier | |
![]() 120 State Street (Show on map) | |
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Overview
The Department of Labor is currently seeking a motivated individual to take the role of an Employer Services Specialist I. This position supports the employer community by assisting in setting up unemployment insurance accounts, processing wage reports, processing payments, preparing refunds, calculating annual rates, and providing outstanding customer service on our dedicated phone line to the Vermont employer population. The successful candidate will possess strong customer service skills, effective time management, and attention to detail. We value employees who embrace change, work collaboratively with other staff, and embrace the importance of the Department's mission. It's a great time to join our team and do rewarding work for the great State of Vermont employer community. Who May Apply
This position, Employer Services Specialist I (Job Requisition #51181), is open to all State employees and external applicants. Environmental Factors
Incumbents must be able to work with high volumes and under stressful federal performance expectations for quality and timeliness of all unemployment tax functions. Incumbents may encounter employers or their representatives who are uncooperative or angry during interactions involving their cost of unemployment tax, and/or misclassification penalty assessments. Workload volume will be extremely high at times. Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent AND one (1) year or more of experience in accounting, auditing, or tax processing related duties. Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden. |