IT Support Specialist

About TaskUs: TaskUs is a provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to fast-growing technology companies, helping its clients represent, protect and grow their brands. Leveraging a cloud-based infrastructure, TaskUs serves clients in the fastest-growing sectors, including social media, e-commerce, gaming, streaming media, food delivery, ride-sharing, HiTech, FinTech, and HealthTech.

The People First culture at TaskUs has enabled the company to expand its workforce to approximately 45,000 employees globally.Presently, we have a presence in twenty-three locations across twelve countries, which include the Philippines, India, and the United States.

It started with one ridiculously good idea to create a different breed of Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) We at TaskUs understand that achieving growth for our partners requires a culture of constant motion, exploring new technologies, being ready to handle any challenge at a moment’s notice, and mastering consistency in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer: At TaskUs, we prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive industry salaries and comprehensive benefits packages. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in the various departments we have established, including Total Rewards, Wellness, HR, and Diversity. We take pride in our inclusive environment and positive impact on the community. Moreover, we actively encourage internal mobility and professional growth at all stages of an employee's career within TaskUs. Join our team today and experience firsthand our dedication to supporting People First.

What can you expect in an IT Support Specialist role with TaskUs:

Think of yourself as someone who provides assistance and technical support to the business and to team members who are experiencing technical, hardware, or software issues. You are the go-to person for first level technical support for internal customers - to provide resolutions to technical concerns which will result in minimal recurring issues.

As you tackle your new tasks for the day, you know that it will lead to one thing: you will ensure quality service in accordance with departmental standards and guidelines, and provide positive customer service orientation resulting in high customer satisfaction ratings.

Key Responsibilities:

You will respond to telephone calls and email messages from users requesting for assistance; log and keep records of customer/employee queries interpret problems and analyze possible causes of hardware and software failure

Identify computer hardware, software and telecommunications malfunction and take appropriate action to resolve these issues while ensuring data and system integrity.

As necessary, you will conduct tests, configure, install, modify, maintain, and repair computer hardware, operating systems, applications, software patches, and updates.

You will assist in conducting user’s application testing during program implementation, migration, and system maintenance.

You will perform desktop system maintenance/upgrades including all desktop OS patches, and create/maintain documentation of instructional procedures (i.e. hardware/software installation) and/or knowledge-based troubleshooting techniques.

Other tasks will include maintaining an inventory of computer hardware assets, peripherals, and software licenses owned by the company; and perform scheduled preventive maintenance of computer systems.

Required Qualifications:

At least 1 year minimum experience

Knowledge of I.T. systems and equipment as well as their installation, configuration, maintenance, and repair; has vast working knowledge of I.T. requirements/demands in call center operations and corporate organizations - particularly in the area of Operations support; We need someone with above-average problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills

Big plus if you are a skilled technical writer - able to document problems and solutions for customers and other technical support personnel.

You have good time and project management skill

Excellent English communication skills - both spoken and written

You are adaptive to changing work schedules and working hours; excellent customer orientation and interpersonal, customer care skills

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in ECE, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or any IT / Computer-related course

Work Location / Work Schedule / Travel:

Shifting Schedule

24/7 Support

Must be amenable to work during holidays

How We Partner To Protect You: TaskUs will neither solicit money from you during your application process nor require any form of payment in order to proceed with your application. Kindly ensure that you are always in communication with only authorized recruiters of TaskUs.

DEI: In TaskUs we believe that innovation and higher performance are brought by people from all walks of life. We welcome applicants of different backgrounds, demographics, and circumstances. Inclusive and equitable practices are our responsibility as a business. TaskUs is committed to providing equal access to opportunities. If you need reasonable accommodations in any part of the hiring process, please let us know.

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At TaskUs, we put our frontline first, period. We have state-of-the-art workspaces, top-notch benefits, and some of the best teammates in the world. No matter where you are around the globe, we invest in you and your career growth. Join Us Let's change the way the world works.

TaskUs is looking for ridiculously good talent, and we are excited that you are considering TaskUs for your next career step. In doing so, we take your security and safety very seriously to ensure as part of the hiring process. Here are a few things that are important to know about our company and recruiting process:

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