Kin

IT Help Desk Manager

Kin

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ChicagoIllinoisUnited States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Help Desk Analysts and interns, driving accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
  • Own help desk operations end-to-end, including ticket queue management, SLA definition, and service quality outcomes
  • Establish and optimize workflows, runbooks, and escalation paths to improve efficiency and reduce resolution times
  • Track, analyze, and report on key performance metrics (CSAT, SLAs, time-to-resolution), using insights to drive improvements
  • Administer and enhance ITSM tools and platforms to support scalable service delivery
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve team productivity
  • Own the IT onboarding and offboarding experience, ensuring seamless device provisioning, access setup, and returns
  • Manage hardware inventory and vendor relationships, ensuring accountability, cost-effectiveness, and SLA adherence
  • Partner cross-functionally with Security, Engineering, and People Ops on access management, compliance, and workflows
  • Support audit readiness and compliance requirements (e.g., SOC 2, SOX) through strong documentation and controls
  • Coordinate support coverage and prioritization during high-demand periods, including catastrophe (CAT) events

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in IT support, including at least 1–2 years leading or supervising a team
  • Proven experience managing a help desk or IT support function in a fast-paced environment
  • Hands-on experience with ITSM platforms (e.g., Jira Service Management, Zendesk, ServiceNow)
  • Strong knowledge of macOS and Windows environments, SaaS administration, and endpoint management
  • Experience with identity and access management tools (e.g., Okta, JumpCloud)
  • Experience using JumpCloud for directory and device policy management
  • Experience with BetterCloud for SaaS operations and workflow automation
  • Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including VPNs, firewalls, and troubleshooting
  • Ability to analyze operational data and translate insights into action
  • Clear, effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Nice to haves: Experience with Google Workspace and Slack administration
  • Exposure to SOC 2 or SOX compliance environments
  • Experience supporting a remote-first workforce
  • Familiarity with ITIL or similar frameworks
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level
  • 401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible earnings
  • Multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage
  • Company-funded HSA contributions (based on medical plan selection)
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
  • A variety of supplemental benefit options, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet insurance
  • Access to mental health support and confidential counseling resources
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees (most employees take 15–20 days per year), plus 8 company-observed holidays
  • Paid parental leave, including up to 14 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 8 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents
  • Career mobility and internal growth opportunities across the organization
  • Professional development budgets for certifications, conferences, and learning available, subject to management approval
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
IT supporthelp desk managementticket queue managementSLA definitionITSM platformsmacOSWindowsidentity and access managementnetworking fundamentalsworkflow automation
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingaccountabilitycommunicationanalytical skillscross-functional collaborationcontinuous improvementproblem-solvingteam productivitydocumentation