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Field Service Specialist

Springfield, Massachusetts
Job Category Customer Service ID R20520
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Overview

To meet our customers' needs, our customer service team leverages process improvements, data, and technology solutions. We have transformed our operating model to realize our vision of delivering personalized and exceptional experiences when they matter most.

In our customer service roles, you'll receive a competitive base salary and be eligible for a performance-based bonus. We prioritize work-life balance, with structured days that ensure when you're done with work, you're truly done. Our call center operates Monday through Friday, giving you your weekends free. From your first day of employment, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package (if scheduled for 20+ hours per week), which includes health, life, and retirement plans, along with additional perks to support your well-being.

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Amanda Wallace
Amanda WallaceHead of Policyholder Services & Annuity New Business
“MassMutual customer care teams do so much more than customer service. Our teams help our policyowners safeguard themselves and their loved ones, whether that’s through taking a loan to pay for their children’s college tuition, administering an annuity to support their retirement, calling in a disability claim to support their families while they recover, or filing a claim whose proceeds help keep a grieving family together. We’re the compassionate voice on the other end of the call and the team responsible for ensuring funds are delivered quickly. It’s a privilege to help deliver on MassMutual's purpose to help people secure their future and protect the ones they love.”

Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Field Service Specialist supporting Advisor Operations you will play a critical role in ensuring MassMutual advisors are properly licensed, trained, and credentialed to conduct business accurately, compliantly, and on time. This role sits within the Credentialing function—an area essential to keeping the distribution system operational, compliant, and trusted by our agencies, producers, advisors, and sales leadership.

In this fast‑paced, detail‑driven role, you’ll manage time‑sensitive credentialing work with strict service‑level deadlines, actively monitor work queues, and partner closely with internal teams to resolve issues quickly and prevent downstream impacts. You’ll build deep expertise, take ownership of high‑impact work, and contribute to continuous service improvement in a highly visible and business‑critical space.

The Team

The Credentialing team is part of Advisor Operations, a lean and agile organization committed to delivering accurate, timely, and high‑quality service to MassMutual’s Field partners. The team thrives on accountability, collaboration, and precision—balancing speed with accuracy while supporting a wide range of advisor needs.  You’ll work alongside engaged teammates who value learning, cross‑training, and shared ownership of outcomes, all while supporting business‑critical deadlines.

The Impact

Credentialing & Licensing Support

  • Support licensing, appointments, AML validations, and required training for the field
  • Partner with the NIGO team to resolve credentialing issues and prevent delays
  • Process credentialing error resolutions, commission change forms, and licensing reimbursements
  • Ensure compliance with state and company requirements

Service & Case Management

  • Monitor and manage assigned work queues/boards to meet strict SLAs (2–24 hours)
  • Own service requests end‑to‑end with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
  • Apply state requirements and business rules to drive timely, high‑quality resolution
  • Support individual and team service‑level and quality expectations

Business & Operational Excellence

  • Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and quality
  • Participate in team huddles, meetings, and cross‑functional problem‑solving initiatives
  • Share updates, best practices, and insights with peers and partners

Project & Change Support

  • Support readiness for new initiatives, process changes, systems, and product rollouts
  • Participate in targeted production work, training, and learning activities

The Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ year of experience in a high‑volume operations, customer service, or administrative role
  • 1+ year of experience handling time‑sensitive work with accuracy in a fast‑paced environment
  • 1+ year of experience working against service levels, turnaround times, or quality standards
  • 1+ year of demonstrated experience prioritizing and managing multiple work items while meeting production expectations
  • During commission close, must be able to work flexible work schedule, as hours may extend 6:00–8:00 PM, up to two days per month on a rotating basis

The Ideal Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience supporting credentialing, licensing, or compliance‑related work
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to manage time‑sensitive work and meet strict deadlines
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Analytical mindset and proactive problem‑solving approach
  • Adaptability in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
  • Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills
  • Interest in Lean principles and continuous improvement

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Salary Range: $48,000-$60,500
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By the numbers*

  • 85% of employee respondents say they are proud to work at MassMutual
  • 90
    %
    of employee respondents say the work they do at MassMutual is meaningful
  • 85% of employee respondents say they feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things

*Source: 2025 MassMutual employee engagement survey

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Award-Winning Culture

MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.

We strive to build a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.

At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

How We Work

How We Work

MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.

Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)

There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.

Explore some of our offerings below. Benefit details can be found here.

Paid Time Off

  • In addition to generous vacation time, paid holidays, and flexible holidays, MassMutual offers 'take care' time to care for yourself or someone you love—whether for physical illness or mental health.
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Health & Well-Being

In addition to top-line medical and dental coverage, personalized mental health solutions, on-site and virtual health coaching, and much more, MassMutual reimburses employees up to $1,250 per year for eligible expenses supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.

Financial Well-Being

In addition to competitive salaries and bonuses, educational assistance programs, and much more, MassMutual offers up to a 10% total 401(k) benefit, consisting of a 5% company match and a 5% annual contribution.

Taking Care

MassMutual offers generous maternity and parental leaves, as well as bereavement leave to mourn the loss of a loved one (and the employee defines 'loved one'). In addition, we offer up to 320 hours of caregiver leave to help employees support loved ones in times of need.

Giving Back

MassMutual offers three paid days for employees to volunteer with eligible nonprofits of their choice, and the MassMutual Foundation matches employee donation dollars to eligible nonprofit organizations up to $5,000 annually.

Commuter Benefits

MassMutual offers a Qualified Commuter Program through which eligible employees can pay qualified workplace commuting expenses with before-tax dollars, as well as a commuter wallet option for employees based at Boston and NYC campuses.

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