This Position is for a Workday Payroll Sr. Operations Manager with a virtual work location in Jackson, MS.

Job Summary

The Operations Services Senior Manager (OSSM) will oversee a team of colleagues, including managers of managers and is accountable for management of ongoing operations across their assigned clients, which can include multiple service locations, platforms and services. The OSSM is responsible for ensuring timely execution of ongoing client deliverables, as well as developing solutions to complex problems across clients. The OSSM will serve as the primary operations escalation point, internally and externally, along with the Operations Services Director. Drives the development of solutions to complex problems/projects across multiple domains or large clients. Has exposure to many large, complex, global clients, leads complex projects, and leads portions of client sales meetings as Subject Matter Expert/Advisor. The Sr. OSM will also be responsible for people management including hiring, coaching and developing others.

Key Responsibilities

Function as the primary escalation point for aligned Payroll clients.

Create, manage and execute upon required recovery plans and Root Cause Analysis documentation as necessary; ensure internal stakeholders are notified and actively participate in related client discussions.

Attend governance meetings and schedule periodic check-ins with client contacts to discuss issues or concerns.

Support the OSM and Client Services Leader in consultative best practice conversations with clients.

Lead aligned operations teams and OSMs by providing direction, linking colleague goals and expectations to those of the company

Develop and manage resources across aligned operations by creating resource plans throughout the year, including plans for future business needs.

Own and drive performance management activities and results for aligned operations by setting goals and delegating work to colleagues

Cultivate strong relationships with Alight leaders and stakeholders.

Responsible for change management and consistent delivery of key messages across aligned Operations Teams.

Champions an environment of a 'one team, team' across Payroll and Cloud Services through collaboration.

Continuously hone leadership competencies: participate in and lead ongoing leadership skill building opportunities.

Responsible for quality Operational Health Results

Actively manage and monitor Operational Health to ensure ongoing green status, across Operations for aligned focus areas

Adhere to Operating System guidelines, POV compliance and industry best practices

Monitor the workload across aligned operations ensuring business as usual and projects are delivered to required deadlines with quality

Analyze productivity data on the output of work across aligned operations to identify trends that drive operational improvement

Conduct applicable risk-based audits to ensure delivery is SOC compliant, and aligns to the contract/SOW scope

Manage and actively participate in SOC Audits, Business Continuity Planning and recovery efforts, change management, capacity creation and other process improvements.

Analyze data on the output of work across aligned operations group to identify issues or trends connected to errors or time-consuming tasks to drive operational improvement.

Responsible for Financials across aligned payroll clients.

Ensure achievement of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across aligned Operations teams.

Review Change Request estimates prepared by aligned teams and ensure changes are adopted and implemented consistently

Coordinate with Client Services Leader to mitigate financial impacts of Errors and Omissions (E&Os)

Identify effective cost management practices; implement operational improvements.

Ensure adherence to SOW and Change Request creation for items beyond SOW for accountable service area.

Own SOWs (Statements of Work) a d adherence to variable charges, specific to their clients.

Own Global Sourcing and Wipro Relationship for aligned portfolio

Assist sales team in functional area of expertise as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, participation in sales calls, development of sales sheets and assistance with estimation

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

Welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join the Company in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Provide reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.