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Field Service Specialist

Springfield, Massachusetts
Job Category Customer Service ID R20992
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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

Join MassMutual as a Field Service Specialist within Advisor Operations and play a vital role in keeping our advisors ready to do business—accurately, compliantly, and on time. In this fast‑paced, detail‑oriented role, you’ll take ownership of critical credentialing work, meet time‑sensitive service commitments, and collaborate with partners across the organization to keep our distribution system running smoothly. This is a high‑visibility role where you’ll build deep expertise, make an immediate impact, and contribute to continuous improvement in a function essential to our success.

The Team

You’ll be part of the Credentialing team, a collaborative and agile group within Advisor Operations dedicated to delivering timely, accurate, and high‑quality service to our Field partners. We pride ourselves on accountability, precision, and teamwork, working together to meet business‑critical deadlines while continuously learning and improving. You’ll join a supportive environment that values cross‑training, shared ownership, and delivering results that matter.

The Impact

In this role, you will support licensing, appointments, AML validations, and advisor training while partnering with internal teams to resolve credentialing issues and prevent delays. You’ll have direct contact with Field partners by phone and email, making strong customer service skills, professionalism, and clear communication essential to success. You’ll process key transactions such as error resolutions, commission changes, and reimbursements, ensuring compliance with state and company requirements. You’ll manage work queues to meet strict service-level agreements, owning cases end-to-end with a focus on accuracy, quality, and timeliness. Additionally, you’ll identify trends and improvement opportunities, contribute to team collaboration and process enhancements, and support new initiatives, system updates, training, and cross-functional projects.

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, with the ability to provide strong customer service through direct Field contact by phone and email
  • Interest in Lean principles and continuous improvement

What You Can Expect at MassMutual


MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect:

  • Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes

  • A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed

  • Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time

  • Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization

  • A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset

MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

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MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.


Salary Range: $48,000-$60,500
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Hiring Process

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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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