Service Desk Analyst

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Reporting to the Service Desk Manager, the Service Desk Analyst is primarily responsible for supporting the Stagwell network UKG user-base.

The Analyst should have a thorough understanding of UKG and be able to analyze, troubleshoot and determine the best solution based on the reported issue. The Service Desk Analyst is the first point of contact for agencies seeking UKG assistance. Requests will be initiated and managed using the Jira ticketing system.

Key Implementation Responsibilities

Understand and participate in the execution of the data migration strategy

Key On-Going Responsibilities

The Service Desk Analyst will be responsible for:

• Serve as the first point of contact for agencies seeking UKG assistance.
• Daily management of Jira Support Desk queue.
• Thoroughly analyze, troubleshoot, and identify the best solution for the reported request.
• Collaborate with the internal team to determine the best solution as needed.
• Clearly and effectively walk the user through the solution using appropriate communication channels (ie: ticketing system, schedule a call).
• Comprehensively track and document ticket events, problems and resolutions.
• Ensure assigned tickets are resolved in an effective and timely manner. As applicable, follow-up with the user to ensure the solution has resolved the request.
• Monitor requests from outset to resolution. Escalate unresolved issues to the next level of support in line with established processes.
• Provide the internal team with feedback or suggestions received from end users.

Required Business Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Strong background in Human Resources
• Excellent customer service skills: ability to form relationships both externally and internally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work creatively in problem solving environment.
• Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint).
• Desirable Skills Experience as a Service Desk Analyst or other customer support role.
• Previous experience with UKG, ADP, or HRIS systems.
• Previous experience in HR industry.
• Understanding of common industry standard business practices in Human Resources.