Job Title: Sr. Director, Client Services – Major Account Services (MAS)
Function: Client Service
Business Unit: Major Account Services (MAS)
Location: Pune
Position Summary
The Sr. Director, Client Services is a senior leadership role within HCM Major Account Services (MAS) , responsible for driving the end-to-end service strategy and delivery for a portfolio of Mid, large, complex, enterprise-level clients.
This role ensures a high-touch, consultative service model that aligns with client business objectives, delivering measurable outcomes across client satisfaction (NPS), retention, service quality, and operational excellence .
The leader operates as a strategic partner , influencing cross-functional teams across Sales, Implementation, Product, and Operations while developing a high-performing leadership organization to support client success at scale.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Client Leadership
- Own the service experience for a portfolio of MAS HCM clients , ensuring alignment to client business goals and workforce strategies
- Establish and maintain executive-level client relationships , acting as a trusted advisor
- Drive client retention, growth, and advocacy through differentiated service delivery
- Represent the voice of the client in enterprise initiatives, influencing product and service enhancements
2. Service Strategy & Delivery
- Define and execute enterprise service strategies tailored for complex HCM clients
- Ensure delivery against SLAs, service quality standards, and client expectations
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives leveraging analytics, client insights, and operational data
- Partner cross-functionally to drive seamless end-to-end client lifecycle support
3. Operational Excellence
- Oversee performance across teams, including client satisfaction, case resolution, productivity, and quality metrics
- Drive data-informed decision-making through analysis of performance trends and service insights
- Optimize resource allocation and service models to address scale and complexity in MAS
- Ensure effective escalation management and risk mitigation for high-impact client issues
4. Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead and develop a multi-layered leadership team , fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
- Drive associate engagement, retention, and succession planning
- Build leadership capability to manage complex, enterprise client environments
- Champion a client-centric culture across the organization
5. Enterprise & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Collaborate with senior leaders across Sales, Product, Implementation, and Operations to align on client strategies
- Influence enterprise-wide initiatives related to client experience, service transformation, and scalability
- Anticipate evolving client and market needs, recommending cutting-edge solutions and service enhancements
Success Measures (KPIs)
- Client Satisfaction (NPS)
- Client Retention & Revenue Protection
- Service Quality & SLA Performance
- Operational Productivity & Efficiency
- Associate Engagement & Retention
- Leadership Bench Strength & Succession Readiness
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in client service, account management, or service delivery
- Graduation/Post Graduation
- 5+ years in senior leadership roles , managing leaders and large teams
- Strong HCM domain knowledge (Payroll, Workforce Management, HR, Benefits)
- Proven track record of driving client retention, satisfaction, and service delivery excellence
- Experience in matrixed, cross-functional environments
- Strong business, financial, and operational acumen
- Ability to influence executive stakeholders internally and externally
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven success managing large, multi-state or global client portfolios
- Experience leading service transformation or operating model redesign
- Advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making capabilities
- Strong executive presence and communication skills
- Experience shaping future-state service delivery models
Leadership Competencies (align to ADP values driven leadership)
Leadership Competencies (Aligned to ADP’s Values-Driven Leadership Model)
Build Trust & Belonging
Creates an inclusive, engaging environment where associates feel valued and empowered.
Key behaviors: Includes diverse perspectives, mitigates bias, builds team connection
Foster Collaboration
Drives cross-functional alignment with an enterprise mindset.
Key behaviors: Builds relationships, brings teams together, embraces curiosity
Grow Our People
Develops strong, future-ready teams through coaching and growth opportunities.
Key behaviors: Elevates performance, provides strengths-based feedback, supports career development
Champion Change
Leads transformation and continuous improvement with clarity and empathy.
Key behaviors: Seeks input, drives improvements, communicates change effectively
Act Decisively
Uses data and judgment to make timely, informed decisions.
Key behaviors: Gathers insights, evaluates impact, takes accountable action
Execute Every Day
Delivers consistent results through accountability and clear expectations.
Key behaviors: Sets priorities, coaches effectively, drives and shares outcomes
Career Level Alignment (Internal Architecture)
- Career Stage: Senior Leadership
- Scope: Multi-team leadership, enterprise client portfolio ownership, span of control
- Impact: Direct impact on revenue retention, client outcomes, and strategic growth
- Complexity: High (large clients, multi-product HCM environment, matrixed organization)
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