Sr Manager - Client Service

ADP is hiring a Senior Manager - 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.