Service Operations Manager - AZ, On Site

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Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO). The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135 B in annual payroll. As a ‘One Employer Solution’ headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees.

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The Service Operations Manager oversees daily operational performance within assigned PODs or service teams, ensuring consistent delivery of high‑quality service, accurate payroll operations, and exceptional client experience. This role bridges frontline leadership and senior regional leadership by supporting service operations supervisors, managing escalations, monitoring KPIs, developing staff, and driving process improvements. The Manager partners closely with cross‑functional departments to support retention, operational efficiency, and compliance initiatives.

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and direction to Service Operations Supervisors, Service Consultants, and Payroll Specialists.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, monitor performance metrics, identify coaching opportunities, and support professional development plans.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational guidelines.
• Facilitate weekly POD huddles, ensuring alignment on client escalations, trends, and learning opportunities.
• Act as a primary escalation point for complex or high‑impact client issues requiring managerial involvement.
• Support Supervisors and Service teams in resolving payroll, tax, system, compliance, and service‑related concerns.
• Review high‑risk clients and intervene proactively by recommending service and retention strategies.
• Provide leadership during client meetings where significant issues, trend analysis, or service realignment is required.
• Oversee daily service operations to ensure timely, accurate payroll processing and exceptional client service.
• Monitor department KPIs such as retention, case resolution time, error rates, and client engagement patterns.
• Perform trend analysis to identify process gaps and recommend operational improvements.
• Partner with Quality Control, Payroll Tax, Implementation, and Compliance teams to ensure seamless workflow execution.
• Conduct performance reviews, manage staffing needs, and participate in hiring/selection processes.
• Review and approve escalated client fee adjustments and account‑level recommendations from Supervisors.
• Support the development, rollout, and maintenance of department SOPs, workflows, and training standards.
• Collaborate with the AVP and executive leaders on strategic operational initiatives.
• Assist with cross‑functional project work, including system enhancements, compliance updates, and service optimization efforts.
• Provide internal training to Supervisors and Service staff regarding system updates, payroll best practices, and department initiatives.
• Regular attendance at the assigned work location for our corporate office locations is an essential job function. For team members who are located in or near the Chandler, AZ or Duluth, GA offices, this is an in‑office position.

• Ability to adapt to change, support team transitions, and guide staff through evolving processes, systems, and organizational expectations.
• Strong level of understanding of payroll processing, HRIS functions, and multi‑state compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving abilities for complex issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build positive working relationships.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
• Strong…