Manager, Human Resources Service Center

Ascensus; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid-Time-Off

Job summary

Ascensus seeks a Manager, HR Service Center to lead end-to-end HR support across the organization, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent service while improving efficiency and associate experience.

You will supervise service center teams, partner with HR Centers of Excellence, and drive performance metrics, standardize processes, and explore automation with AI Agents to accelerate service delivery while protecting confidential data and complying with policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• 2+ years leading HR service delivery, shared services, or associate support teams.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, processes, and fundamentals.
• Experience in a shared services or global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR Service Center operating model with high-quality support.
• Monitor service performance and associate experience metrics.
• Provide leadership oversight for complex, sensitive, or high‑risk issues.
• Ensure smooth handoffs and escalation between support levels.
• Lead, coach, and develop HR Service Center associates.
• Set clear expectations, goals, and accountability.
• Standardize and document HR service processes and knowledge.
• Identify opportunities to automate inquiries with AI Agents.
• Ensure service delivery aligns with HR policies and risk standards.
• Support enterprise initiatives with M&A.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

Section 1: Position Summary

The Manager, HR Service Center leads the delivery of end‑to‑end HR support across the organization, with responsibility for all levels ofHR support. This role ensures associates and Leaders receive timely, accurate, and consistent HR support, while continuously improving service quality, efficiency, and overall associate experience.

This leader manages service center teams (directly and indirectly), oversees complex issue resolution, and partners closely with HR Centers of Excellence.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the overall HR Service Center operating model, ensuring a high-quality support for inquiries.

Monitor service performance and associate experience metrics

Provide leadership oversight for complex, sensitive, or high-risk issues in partnership with HR leadership and HR Business Partners.

Ensure smooth handoffs and escalation between support level

Lead, coach, and develop HR Service Center associates directly or through dotted lines.

Set clear expectations, performance goals, and accountability

Build a service‑oriented culture focused on responsiveness, accuracy, and professionalism

Standardize and document HR service processes and knowledge content

Identify opportunities to automate inquiries using AI Agents in partnership with HRIS.

Ensure service delivery aligns with HR policies, legal requirements, and risk standards

Support enterprise initiatives with M&A

Proactively adopt, protect and boldly embrace emerging technologies (AI, automation, etc.), platforms, and evolving practices that accelerate transformational growth and advance Ascensus’ mission and client commitments.

Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.

At Ascensus we are guided by our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always®. They inspire us every day to prioritize an environment of respect for those we serve and one another and should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day.

SupervisionLead team through direct reports and dotted line.

Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

5+ years of progressive HR experience

2+ years leading HR service delivery, shared services, or associate support teams

Strong understanding of HR policies, processes, and fundamentals

Experience managing multi‑tiered service models (Level 1–3)

Experience in a shared services or global environment

Preferred HR certification or advanced degree

Strong service mindset with sound judgment

Clear communicator who builds trust with employees and leaders

Data‑driven and focused on continuous improvement

Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels

The national average salary range for this role is $70-100K in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case‑by‑case basis.

Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc. For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits

For all virtual remote positions, in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions, we require an uninterrupted virtual workspace and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally, there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 Mbps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building, then a stronger connection is required. If you are unsure of your internet speed, please check with your service provider. Note: For call center roles specifically, it is a requirement to either hardwire your equipment directly to the internet router or ensure your workstation is in close proximity to the router. Please ensure that you are able to meet these expectations before applying.