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Airbnb

Senior Service Recovery Specialist

Airbnb

. Independently manage high-profile casework with escalation factors.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing high-profile casework, including severe escalations and regulatory compliance, while fostering a high-performance culture through mentorship and effective problem-solving. Proficient in negotiation, conflict resolution, and building trusted relationships with stakeholders to ensure optimal customer experience and business impact.

Highest-signal resume keywords
High-Profile Case ManagementConflict ResolutionNegotiation SkillsRegulatory ComplianceMentorship and Team Leadership

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Hard Skills
Case HandlingMediationProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingData Analysis
Soft Skills
Time ManagementCommunicationInfluencing SkillsAdaptabilityDiplomacy
Industry Keywords
Service RecoveryEscalation ManagementCustomer ExperienceOperational EfficiencyAfter Action Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Independently manage high-profile casework with escalation factors.
  • Handle severe escalations (Life Safety & Severe Safety) with supervision.
  • Work on Executive Escalations, SOS, CCT, and VIP cases with minimal supervision.
  • Own high-profile media/press cases, balancing reputation risk and policy enforcement.
  • Manage regulatory cases, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation.
  • Handle high-GBV ($12K–$50K) reservation-related cases, requiring strong mediation and negotiation skills.
  • Serve as the first line of support for complex cases, coordinating with specialized teams in the backend.
  • Act as a bar raiser for service recovery excellence, setting the standard for complex, nuanced case resolution.
  • Mentor and guide L6 specialists, providing insights on handling difficult cases and delivering a 10-star service experience.
  • Proactively identify workflow inefficiencies and contribute to process and policy improvements.
  • Influence a high-performance culture by setting an example in problem-solving, decision-making, and execution.
  • Lead by example in conflict resolution, handling cases involving multiple stakeholders with confidence and diplomacy.
  • Conduct root cause investigations, identifying systemic issues and driving preventative measures.
  • Leverage data and analysis to propose solutions aligned with business priorities.
  • Support project initiatives, SME requests, and case consults, contributing to the team’s broader strategic objectives.
  • Compile After Action Reviews, providing structured insights into high-profile cases to drive continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a trusted resource for hospitality standards, influencing broader service expectations within Global Operations.
  • Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively navigating cross-functional dependencies.
  • Guide conversations skillfully towards win-win resolutions for customers, Airbnb, and internal teams.
  • Adapt communication style based on audience, ensuring clarity and understanding across diverse stakeholders.
  • Explain and simplify complex policies and processes to ensure buy-in and alignment.
  • Participate in high-impact projects requiring cross-functional collaboration and leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven mastery of L7 competencies and demonstrated progress towards L8 competencies.
  • A track record of high-quality case handling, customer mediation, and resolution of complex, high-risk cases.
  • Ability to balance customer experience, risk mitigation, and business impact in decision-making.
  • Comfort in dealing with conflict, difficult situations, and high-stakes decisions with confidence and integrity.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with an ability to make decisions based on available information and company policies.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and influence others, fostering an inclusive and high-performance team culture.
  • Excellent time management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to proactively identify and resolve operational issues, preventing escalations before they arise.
  • 1-year minimum tenure in L6 Service Recovery role, with promotion eligibility at 18–24 months based on performance.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities