Manager Client Services Ops- Large Enterprise

Client Services Manager Ops

Client Services Manager Ops play a pivotal role in ensuring client satisfaction and retention. They develop strategies to effectively address issues, proactively service highly complex clients and lead a team of Account Managers. Success in this role is driven by proficiency with technology, ability to quickly learn our HCM platform and products, and a deep commitment to providing outstanding customer service. This role requires a unique balance of leadership, technical expertise, process management, and soft skills to be effective. Client Service Manager Ops works with a peer team of Managers to appropriately prioritize client interactions and efforts on behalf of the client. This includes engaging directly with clients by directly addressing escalated calls and working to negotiate with the client and our internal partners for the betterment of the business. This position will focus on our Large Enterprise clients.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop strategies and initiatives to enhance and maintain client satisfaction and retention.
• Lead and manage a team of Account Managers providing coaching and guidance on client interactions, issue resolution, and the application of soft skills to minimize client risk.
• Facilitate continuous learning opportunities to expand the knowledge base of your staff.
• Offer proactive development opportunities aligned with corporate goals and values.
• Create and maintain an effective and positive work environment that encourages open communication, learning, coaching and recognition in line with the organization's values.
• Monitor team workload, ensuring appropriate balance of volume, priority, and client/account manager alignment.
• Manage the hiring and onboarding of new team members, emphasizing the establishment of strong trusted relationships from day one.
• Generate creative solutions and innovative ideas to increase employee engagement and retention.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure that processes and tools are in place to best support clients and the client services team, including Technical Services, Finance, Tax, Sales, Support, Distribution, and Implementation.
• Exhibit flexibility in day-to-day responsibilities, emphasizing agility in adapting to changing circumstances.
• This job requires up to 25% travel for internal and/or client-facing meetings.

Education and experience required:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2+ years of previous leadership experience in a customer service/customer relationship role
• Experience using reporting and metrics as a key part of the job (Monthly/Quarterly KPIs)
• Experience with leading other leaders preferred
• Previous experience in HCM/Direct Payroll Industry
• Experience working with payroll, HCM, or HRIS software
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, including MS Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
• Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

The base pay range for this position is $79,300 - $120,000/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here.