CoE Contact Center Specialist, Shared Services

Job ID:  517772

CRH's Americas Materials division is the leading integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 29,000 employees at close to 1,660 locations in 45 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Contact Center Specialist to join our Shared Services Center of Excellence, where you will play a critical role in improving the performance and efficiency of our contact center by gathering, analyzing, and reporting data on customer interactions, agent performance, and operational metrics; the ideal candidate will leverage these insights to develop actionable recommendations that align with strategic goals, enhance operational effectiveness, and drive customer satisfaction.

What Center of Excellence does

A Center of Excellence (CoE) is a strategic unit that drives innovation, standardization, and best practices while prioritizing customer experience. It ensures that financial operations like accounts payable, receivable, budgeting, and reporting are not only efficient and consistent but also aligned with the needs of internal and external stakeholders. By leveraging advanced technology, analytics, and industry insights, the CoE delivers accurate, timely, and actionable financial support that enhances the overall customer experience. It fosters clear communication, responsiveness, and tailored solutions, ensuring that every financial interaction adds value and builds trust. Ultimately, a finance CoE bridges operational excellence with customer-centricity, transforming financial processes into a seamless, user-friendly experience.

What Shared Services Does

A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes critical business processes, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and delivering consistent quality. By consolidating areas such as finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC eliminates duplication, frees time for strategic priorities, and fosters efficiency. SSC's primary functions include:

• O2C (Order-to-Cash): Manages the customer journey from order to payment, driving smoother revenue processes.
• R2R (Record-to-Report): Enables robust financial reporting and accounting.
• P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely vendor payments and strong supplier relationships. Manages the Travel and Expense program.
• Center of Excellence: Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
• Payroll (Hire-to-Retire): Ensures accurate, compliant employee payments.

Shared Services enables companies to focus on growth and strategic goals while maintaining operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle customer inquiries: Serve as the first point of contact for customers via phone, email, or chat, addressing questions and concerns promptly.
• Resolve issues: Troubleshoot problems, provide solutions, and escalate complex cases when necessary.
• Process requests: Enter, verify, and transmit customer requests into the system.
• Maintain records: Update databases and contact logs to ensure accurate documentation of customer interactions.
• Ensure customer satisfaction: Build positive relationships, de-escalate conflicts, and foster loyalty through excellent service.
• Contribute to the development of training materials and documentation for finance process standardization.
• Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving finance operations and control frameworks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 1-2 years of experience working a Contact Center within a Finance and Accounting Shared Services Center preferred.
• Experience working with automated help desk solution (ticketing system) required
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to properly seek and handle customers’ feedback.
• Strong analytical mindset, organizational skills with attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and customer service excellence.

Work Environment

• Hybrid role with flexible work options, requiring some in-person presence.
• Normal office working conditions with a quiet noise level.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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