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BrightStar Care

Help Desk Analyst, IT

BrightStar Care, Bannockburn, Illinois, United States

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BrightStar Care Location:

Bannockburn, IL Position Type:

Full Time (Hourly) Req ID:

162828

The Help Desk Analyst is a critical member of BrightStar Care's Enterprise Systems domain, responsible for delivering exceptional technical support to franchisees and employees. This role combines hands‑on troubleshooting with analytical problem solving to ensure optimal operation of our franchise systems. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, technical aptitude, and a passion for turning support interactions into opportunities for continuous improvement.

Help Desk Analyst, IT Technical Support & Problem Resolution

Diagnose and resolve complex application and system issues across BrightStar's technology ecosystem, including Zendesk, JIRA, and integrated franchise systems

Analyze upstream and downstream dependencies to identify root causes and prevent recurring issues

Leverage knowledge base resources and collaborate with Engineering and Product teams for escalated issues

Maintain expertise across multiple browsers, operating systems, and enterprise applications

Customer Experience & Communication

Deliver courteous, efficient phone and ticket based support that builds franchisee confidence and satisfaction

Document interactions thoroughly in Zendesk, creating clear records that support trend analysis and knowledge sharing

Translate technical concepts into accessible language for diverse user skill levels

Participate in shared on‑call rotation to ensure continuous support availability

Process Improvement & Analysis

Identify patterns in support requests that signal opportunities for system enhancement, training, or documentation improvements

Contribute to incident management processes and post‑incident reviews

Track and report on support metrics (resolution time, CSAT, ticket volume trends) to inform operational improvements

Collaborate with Product Management on user experience feedback and enhancement prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

0-3 years in technical support, help desk, or customer facing IT roles

Experience with ticketing systems (Zendesk preferred) and issue tracking tools (JIRA a plus)

Exposure to franchise, healthcare, or multi‑location business models is beneficial

Technical Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Working knowledge of SQL for basic data queries and troubleshooting

Comfort with multiple browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari) and browser‑based application troubleshooting

Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to evolving system landscape

Soft Skills

Exceptional customer service orientation with genuine desire to help users succeed

Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to document clearly

Collaborative team player who thrives in a small, high‑performing environment

Organized, detail oriented approach to managing multiple concurrent issues

Problem‑solving mindset that looks beyond immediate fixes to systemic improvements

Working Conditions

Location: Hybrid role with one day per week in the Bannockburn, IL office (subject to business needs)

Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM coverage window; individual shifts are 8 hours plus 30‑minute lunch, with varying start times to ensure full coverage

On Call: Shared rotation among support team members

What Success Looks Like

Consistently high customer satisfaction scores from franchisee interactions

Efficient resolution times while maintaining quality and thoroughness

Proactive identification of systemic issues and contribution to prevention strategies

Growth in technical depth and breadth across BrightStar's application ecosystem

Active participation in team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives

Each BrightStar Care® franchise office is independently owned and operated and is an equal opportunity employer. Services may vary by location in compliance with state licensing requirements.

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