Job Description
A large client of Insight Global is hiring for an IT Help Desk Lead Analyst to join their team. This team provides technical support to the company's internal employees -- think Genius Bar style – inside the company's headquarters building. The Lead will be responsible for overseeing daily operations of the IT Help Desk team. This include ensuring timely and effective resolution of technical issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role combines leadership, technical expertise, and customer service skills to maintain high-quality support for end-users across the organization. You will be customer facing daily with the onsite employees and providing on the spot support as the customers come into the support office.
Key Responsibilities
• Leadership & Team Management
o Lead, schedule, and coordinate daily work, meetings, and projects for the IT field support team.
o Mentor and coach team members to improve technical and customer service skills.
o Maintain high team morale through open communication and professional development.
o Prepare staffing plans and assist with hiring, training and onboarding new team members.
• Technical Support & Escalation
o Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues.
o Ensure adherence to IT support policies and procedures.
o Oversee resolution of issues impacting business operations across multiple sites.
• Process Improvement & Reporting
o Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service desk capabilities.
o Monitor and report on key performance metrics, including ticket resolution times and customer satisfaction.
o Assist in preparing departmental performance reports and forecasts.
• Collaboration
o Work closely with IT leadership and other departments to align support strategies with business objectives.
o Maintain knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies to improve support processes.
Hourly Pay: $33-36/HR - negotiable based on experience
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Required Skills & Experience
• Minimum 4 years of experience in IT Help Desk or technical support, with at least 2 year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Zendesk, BMC Remedy, Dynamics)
• Familiarity with O365 and MAC troubleshooting
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage escalations and sensitive situations effectively.
• Technical proficiency in operating systems, networking, and common enterprise applications.
• Team player mentality -- Looking for someone who cares about culture and their peers, someone who is looking to learn and grow, and someone who enjoys working in a team setting.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience with remote and on-site support in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of ITIL best practices.
• Ability to lead projects and drive process improvements.
• Experience with Microsoft Managed Device issues (MMD error messages, etc.)
• Experience working on a large Lifecycle Management project
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.