Supervise Helpdesk operations, lead technical support staff, manage SLAs and escalations, and provide hands-on troubleshooting. Drive AI-powered automation, knowledge management, ticket analytics, and incident deflection. Oversee office technology, onboarding, assets, procurement, vendors, compliance, and executive support while partnering with infrastructure, networking, facilities, and business stakeholders to improve service quality and user satisfaction.
Helpdesk Supervisor
IB HQ, El Segundo
The Helpdesk Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of the Helpdesk team supporting IB’s offices. This role combines hands-on technical expertise, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement to ensure exceptional customer service and operational excellence across IT support functions. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a strong background in technical troubleshooting and helpdesk management, committed to maintaining service quality and continuous improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAI Strategy & Automation LeadershipAs a Helpdesk Supervisor, you will lead the transformation of our Level 1 support model, leveraging AI and automation to resolve routine incidents instantly, empower end-users, and upskill our support staff.
- Drive High-Volume Incident Deflection: Lead the implementation and continuous tuning of AI solutions (e.g., chatbots, Agentic AI) to achieve zero-touch resolution for our most frequent L1 requests, including Active Directory lockouts, password resets, and automated software provisioning.
- Govern AI-Powered Knowledge Management: Direct the strategy for a centralized, AI-enhanced knowledge base. Ensure Helpdesk Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are rigorously maintained and properly structured to fuel machine learning models, driving highly accurate automated responses and increasing end-user self-service adoption.
- Elevate Quality Assurance through AI Analytics: Utilize AI-driven QA tools (e.g., RingSense AI, automated ticket auditing) to monitor call sentiment, ticket categorization accuracy, and First-Contact Resolution (FCR) rates. Translate this data into actionable, targeted coaching plans to improve individual agent performance and overall team CSAT.
- Lead Cross-Functional AI & Provisioning Workflows: Serve as the primary Helpdesk stakeholder collaborating with Corporate Operations on the rollout of new enterprise AI tools. Define, test, and optimize automated workflow approvals for AI tool licensing, ensuring all automated license assignments and software deployments are secure, compliant, and accurately routed.
- Continuous Automation Improvement: Regularly analyze L1 ticket data to identify new trends and recurring low-complexity issues. Proactively design and propose new automation workflows to shift the team's workload from manual ticket logging to proactive system monitoring and user education.
- Directly manage Helpdesk staff supporting IB West Coast operations.
- Oversee team performance metrics, ensuring response and resolution within defined SLAs.
- Monitor team schedules, availability, and workload distribution to maintain optimal coverage.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and customer-focused team culture.
- Identify areas for development and provide mentorship, coaching, and training opportunities.
- Act as a hands-on technical leader, assisting with escalated incidents and complex troubleshooting.
- Serve as the primary Helpdesk office representative and technical point of contact for the region.
- Ensure adherence to IT policies, security standards, and compliance protocols.
- Collaborate with the network and infrastructure teams to maintain stable, efficient systems.
- Manage relationships and expectations with internal business units and key stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively with management on issues, service trends, and areas for improvement.
- Provide executive-level support for senior leadership, ensuring high satisfaction with responsiveness and discretion.
- Oversee the operational quality of all technology-related services within the office, including:
- Conference room technology
- Employee desk setups and IT onboarding
- Printers, tech walk-up areas, and IT storage spaces
- Partner with facilities and networking teams to ensure optimal technology performance across the office environment.
- Track satisfaction scores and implement improvements to enhance the user experience.
- Maintain and manage IT asset inventory, including procurement, tracking, and replacement.
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, approval workflows, and budgetary guidelines.
- Coordinate license renewals, equipment orders, and vendor relationships.
- Conduct periodic audits for compliance, budget monitoring, and security assurance.
- Minimum 7 years of experience managing or supervising within a Helpdesk or IT support environment.
- Proven direct management experience leading technical teams.
- Strong background in technical troubleshooting and escalation management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation.
- Ability to work hands-on in a dynamic environment while maintaining strategic oversight.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze performance data, identify trends, and drive process improvements.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Familiarity with ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, Service Desk Plus, Zendesk).
At Internet Brands, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the compensation for this role to have a range of $80 to $90K and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
In addition to our awesome culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our benefits include health insurance options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance. We also provide a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, commuter benefits as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being coaching services. In addition, employees can take advantage of voluntary benefits such as home, auto and pet insurance, and discounted legal and financial services. For more details, feel free to inquire during the interview process.
Internet Brands®, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, is a fully integrated online media and software services company focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's properties and platforms include the WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE networks, which are the global leaders in their markets; Nolo, Avvo, and Martindale, which form the largest consumer information provider in the legal market; and CarsDirect, Fodor's Travel, and many others which are leaders in their key vertical markets. Internet Brands' award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. The company's powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Warburg Pincus.
Internet Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).
Notice to California residents: you can find information about our privacy practices, on: https://www.internetbrands.com/work-with-us/cpra
In addition to our awesome culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our benefits include health insurance options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance. We also provide a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, commuter benefits as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being coaching services. In addition, employees can take advantage of voluntary benefits such as home, auto and pet insurance, and discounted legal and financial services. For more details, feel free to inquire during the interview process.
Internet Brands®, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, is a fully integrated online media and software services company focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's properties and platforms include the WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE networks, which are the global leaders in their markets; Nolo, Avvo, and Martindale, which form the largest consumer information provider in the legal market; and CarsDirect, Fodor's Travel, and many others which are leaders in their key vertical markets. Internet Brands' award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. The company's powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Warburg Pincus.
Internet Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).
Notice to California residents: you can find information about our privacy practices, on: https://www.internetbrands.com/work-with-us/cpra
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