Data Entry Document Processor Jobs in Toms River, NJ

This position is responsible for maintaining, enhancing and developing applications, reports & GOL publications for Distribution Sales Compensation (DSC) management, Guardian firms, and Guardian advisors to monitor results in the context of key production/performance thresholds and awards & recognition programs. Specifically, this role will work on the ACS Clubs application, Agency Paid-For system, various reporting platforms and data sources, and other functions as required, including specialized recurring/ad-hoc reports. This position involves design and development of automated/streamlined reporting leveraging technology and tracking of results, requiring analytical skills and technical problem-solving skills.
An additional objective is to act as liaison between DSC, other user teams and IT. The role will focus on ensuring that reporting & technology needs of DSC and its customers within the Guardian Home Office and the Field are met. This role will assist with monitoring the effectiveness of reports being developed and distributed, automating and streamlining a broad array of functions and ensuring that the appropriate technology is utilized to optimally realize benefits from the incentives & rewards we offer.
Major Opportunities and Decisions:

• Implement scheduled/ad hoc reports using Excel, Tableau, QuickSuite, Access, SQL, Business Objects, Adobe Professional and other software as required. Learning new software tools to stay up to date on latest technology.
• Provide supplemental business and technical support and assistance to users of Guardian's firm-related systems, including Guardian Firms and Home Office staff.
• Support successful execution of reporting processes, maintain accurate datasets/warehouses, and supply ad hoc/scheduled reports & prepare field performance reports.
• Work on the design/maintenance of datasets, reports, and dashboards in accordance with established business requirements.
• Proactively identify opportunities to challenge existing processes, reporting methodologies, and business practices by leveraging technology-driven solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, data integrity, and user experience. Champion the transition from manual and database driven processes to sustainable, system-driven solutions that create long-term business value.

You will

• Prepare, test & maintain performance reporting infrastructure and data analysis, including extraction and publication of reports/dashboards, documentation and workflows.
• Collaborate with team members in the development, documentation, distribution, and testing of new/existing reports, debugging/troubleshooting reports, and providing support to users.
• Provide data to identify trends impacting performance by various defined segments, products, distribution channel, which supports recommendations to leadership. Collaborating with various teams and providing meaningful feedback on reporting capabilities and data availability. Collaborate with process owners to define, scope and complete projects that statistically prove hypothesis and correlation between producer/firm data/production reasons and process modifications.
• Maintenance of the ACS Clubs, Agency Paid-For & Recruitment and Retention Monthly/Daily systems. Review, analyze, and monitor qualification rules & criteria for field benefits, awards, and recognition.
• Partner across multiple business functions to evaluate existing workflows, identify process improvement opportunities, and design scalable solutions that enhance operational effectiveness, data quality, and user adoption.

You have
Skills & Knowledge:

• Possess an understanding of relational database design and concepts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to engage directly with Firms & Advisors to clearly discuss requirements, conduct research, and effectively explain findings and results back to stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a problem-solving approach to business challenges, as shown by the ability to quickly understand business needs and creatively conceptualize, design, and implement efficient technical solutions.
• Proven ability to handle multiple competing priorities against capacity constraints/deadlines.
• Ability to interact effectively with and assist home office staff and Firm Heads/Advisors as required to accomplish varied technical and business-related tasks.
• Strong analytical, organizational & excellent time management skills.
• Experience developing user-friendly business applications with relational database technology.
• Creating and generating attractive management reports using MS Tools.
• Ability to work with and maintain databases, report writing in SQL syntax.
• Familiarity with designing procedures and processes in a systems and reporting environment.
• System Development Project Lifecycle and/or Agile knowledge.
• Strong experience designing and implementing automated, system-based solutions that reduce manual effort, improve controls, and increase scalability across business
• processes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions and gain alignment across multiple levels of leadership, business teams, and technology partners without direct authority.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, balancing diverse priorities and perspectives to achieve common business objectives.

Experience:

• 2+ years previous successful work experience in financial services industry with reporting in a multi-site, multi-skill operational environment.
• Experience involving business analysis, report development and workflow design and testing.
• Experience within an insurance, financial services, and/or healthcare organization preferred.
• Intermediate+ experience with MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, other MS Office Products & databases. Experience with SQL, Business Objects, Adobe Professional preferred.
• Experience in writing a variety of business documents, preferably including business process and end user documentation.

Salary Range:
$82,770.00 - $135,975.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
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