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Employer Support Specialist

Austin, TXRemote3+ YOE
Summary

Serves as technical expert for employer customers on benefits platform, resolving complex issues via support channels, investigating logs/databases, and collaborating with engineering. Requires 3+ years B2B technical support experience and strong communication skills.

About the role

What you'll do

  • Interface with customers via email, phone, and video conferencing to resolve issues quickly, efficiently, and with a human touch
  • Conduct consultative calls and write detailed explanations that help customers understand complex insurance, compliance, and platform topics
  • Independently investigate and resolve technical problems by reviewing databases, analyzing system logs, and partnering with engineering—then translate findings into clear customer communications
  • Build scalable solutions to customer problems through documentation, macros, videos, and workflow improvements that benefit the entire customer base
  • Partner with product and engineering to advocate for customer needs, provide detailed bug reports, and validate solutions

Background we're looking for

  • 3+ years in customer-facing operations or technical support within a complex B2B environment (SaaS, fintech, healthtech, or benefits)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills—can explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
  • Proven ability to handle high volumes with high quality
  • Experience collaborating with engineering teams to resolve customer-impacting issues
  • Track record of being "the go-to person" for difficult customer issues and technical questions

Experience we’d be particularly excited about

  • Subject matter expertise in benefits administration, payroll systems (Gusto, ADP, Paychex), or HR platforms
  • Experience supporting health insurance, ICHRA, or complex financial/compliance products
  • History of proactively building customer-facing resources (help articles, videos, templates) that reduce support volume
  • Proficiency with support analytics tools (Zendesk Analytics, Metabase, Looker) to identify trends and measure impact
  • Demonstrable pattern of receiving exceptional customer feedback and serving as a quality benchmark for peers
  • Background in technical account management, implementation, or solutions consulting roles
Skills
Zendesk AnalyticsMetabaseLookerGustoADPPaychexSQLsystem logsSaaS platformsHR platforms