Inbound Customer Service Representative

Title: Inbound Customer Service Representative

Location: Remote-USA

Job Description:

time type

Full time

job requisition id

9078

Join the People Helping People

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

Upcoming Training Start Dates:

November 9th - Second shift schedules available only

$18.96/hr + PERFORMANCE BONUS, Shift and Language Differential

The Opportunity                                                                                                                                                          

The Contact Center Agent I will be responsible for applying knowledge of Velera’s organization and products to provide courteous and efficient service to Credit Union employees and or Credit Union members. In addition, the Contact Center Agent I will be accountable for meeting performance targets and requirements for agent advancement via career path.

Day in the Life                                                                                                                                                         

• Takes incoming calls from members.
• Navigates tools and resources to properly address member inquiries.
• Maintains a high level of service with members and meets performance targets.
• Maintains composure and demonstrates a calm, professional position while adapting to difficult situations.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships with team members.
• Promotes and maintains a positive, professional image of Velera's Call Centers.
• Participates in product and procedure training in classroom, on the job training, and reviews all available manuals and resources to acquire and increase product knowledge.

Qualifications                                                                                                                                                       

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some post high school education desirable.

Physical Demands                                                                                                                                                          

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds
• Individuals with a disability who are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job may request a reasonable accommodation through the Human Resources department.

Supervisory Responsibility                                                                                                                                                          

• None

 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities                                                                                                                                                          

• Basic Computer Skills using Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Clear verbal communication, written communication, and reading comprehension in English.
• Ability to accurately interpret information as well as demonstrate problem solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Application of good judgment and decision making.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Product knowledge is to include but not limited to: Memberview, Shared Branch, Hot Card, Connex Card Support, MS Custom, Call Center Console or Springboard
• While performing duties of this job, employee is regularly required to do the following: read, write, simple arithmetic, draw conclusions from written or computer-generated materials, analyze data or report information 5-8 hours per shift

Additional Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Responsible for reporting risks that are identified to the appropriate team and/or management.
• Additionally, responsible for managing, monitoring and reporting risks within the scope of your work area, to include, but not limited to Information Security risks.
• Actively supports and embraces Velera's core values of Dedication, Collaboration, Belonging, Curiosity and Integrity.

Service Standards:

• Responsible for ensuring that exceptional service is delivered to both internal and external clients by doing what’s right for credit unions.
• Demonstrate enthusiastic support of corporate mission, vision, core values and long-term business objectives.
• Support a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected.
• Perform job duties within the company’s policies, procedures, service standards and the state and federal laws.

About Velera

At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.

Pay Rate: $18.41/hour

This is the established hiring rate for the position. Additional compensation opportunities may be available through performance bonuses, shift differentials, and language differentials.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages

• Medical with telemedicine

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Optional Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Maternity, Parental, Family Care

• Community Volunteer Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Company Paid Disability Insurance

• 401k (with employer match)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Supplemental Insurance

• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness program

• Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here.  For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here.

This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.