Sr Manager - Client Service

ADP

$110K — $130K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3+ years of people leadership experience with high-performing teams
  • Strong grasp of WFN Talent Technology modules or similar HR platforms
  • Experience in financial reporting and business operations management
  • Proven track record in managing vendor relationships
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of Talent Activation Specialists to meet client satisfaction and productivity goals
  • Oversee activation and support for Talent Technology solutions aligned to client needs
  • Drive best practice consulting and continuous improvement as the primary leader of the Talent Activation team
  • Collaborate with internal departments to enhance client experience and understanding of Talent Activation
  • Optimize team workflows and processes to achieve operational excellence
  • Manage financial aspects including billing and reporting to leadership
  • Monitor client service metrics to ensure compliance with targets

Benefits

  • Inclusive work culture emphasizing collaboration and belonging
  • Recognition of client success and achievements in a results-driven environment
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and growth
  • Empowerment through a culture of accountability and high performance
  • Flexible hybrid work environment
Full Job Description
SeniorManager - Client Service to lead a high-performing team of Talent Activation Specialists responsible for implementing and optimizing Talent Technology solutions - including Recruitment, Performance, Compensation, and Succession Planning modules - aligned to client business needs. This leader drives operational excellence, client satisfaction, and team development while ensuring the delivery of best practice talent consulting and scalable, high-quality service.

This role requires a hands-on, business-minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can balance operational rigor with strategic vision, and embodies the team's core values of Accountability, Resilience, and Connection.
  • Do you thrive in a results-driven and dynamic atmosphere where client success, achievement, collaboration, and agility are recognized and highly valued?
  • Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference by using your communication, problem-solving, and project management skills to drive results for our clients?
  • Are you looking for an inclusive environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Activation Specialists to achieve productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals.
  • Oversee activation and support of Talent Technology modules (Recruitment, Performance, Compensation, Succession Planning), ensuring solutions align with client needs and business objectives.
  • Serve as the primary leader of the Talent Activation team, managing in-service best practice consulting and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders across Implementation, Service, and Client Success to enhance the client experience and increase internal understanding of Talent Activation.
  • Own operational excellence: optimize team capacity, workflows, and processes to deliver consistent, scalable, high-quality results.
  • Oversee financial stewardship: reconcile billing, manage forecasting, and deliver timely, accurate financial reports to VP and GM leadership.
  • Manage case queues, client escalations, and service metrics to meet tNPS, case age, and SLA targets.
  • Drive a culture of accountability, learning, and collaboration that empowers associates to perform at their best.
  • Manage vendor relationships for Talent Technology, ensuring strategic alignment and partnership outcomes.
  • Monitor team KPIs, capacity planning, and performance data to inform decision-making and ensure operational sustainability.
  • Champion the brand of the Talent Activation team - lead efforts to rebrand, refresh, and relaunch in-service best practice consulting offerings.
  • Foster a positive, high-performance culture characterized by ownership, optimism, and a "find the yes" mindset.
  • Ensure team readiness through proactive training, process adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor and communicator with senior leadership, demonstrating strong business acumen, executive presence, and sound judgment.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE: Required Qualifications
  • 2-3+ years of people leadership experience with a track record of developing and motivating high-performing teams.
  • Strong understanding of WFN Talent Technology modules (Recruitment, Performance, Compensation, Succession Planning) or similar enterprise HR technology platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and business operations management.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and drive strategic outcomes.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with executive presence and influence.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple priorities under pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through change, inspire accountability, and foster resilience and connection within teams.
  • Operates with high impact and low ego - someone others want to work with.


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