Description
Customer Solutions Manager – HR-Payroll Team
WSIPC – Reference # 20260701
Start Date – As Soon As Possible
Starting Salary Range $118,322 - $135,413
Resume Review will begin on August 7th
Why WSIPC? At WSIPC We Take Pride in Nurturing a Culture Where…
We are a team – We care about the growth and development of our people and the Cooperative.
We pursue excellence – We are continuously learning, and striving to improve our skills, services and culture.
We are passionate and creative – We are inspired by our Cooperative members to innovate and develop solutions
that best fit their needs.
We are accountable and supportive – We take responsibility for our decisions and collaborate to ensure the best
outcomes.
We communicate honestly – We work in a transparent, open, and trust-based environment.
We have serious fun – We take the time to enjoy ourselves, because hard work and innovation are fueled by a
good work-life balance and a lot of personality.
We serve our community and we are our community – We are part of the community we serve, and we are
invested in its success.
About the Position
WSIPC Customer Solutions Managers provide leadership, direction, and support to a team dedicated to serving
Washington’s K-12 educational community. This position plays a key role in ensuring exceptional customer
experience through technical support, training, consulting, and collaborative problem-solving. This role blends
people leadership with hands-on involvement in operational priorities, customer support needs, cross-functional
problem-solving, and continuous improvement efforts.
As part of the Product Support & Services department, Customer Solutions Managers foster a culture of service,
innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Working as a member of the PSS leadership team, this
position collaborates closely with Associate Directors and peer managers to align priorities, support departmental
initiatives, and promote consistent practices across teams. The successful candidate will lead a team of highly skilled
professionals, guide operational priorities, and help shape the future of HR-Payroll support services at WSIPC.
This position is ideal for a collaborative leader who is passionate about developing people, solving complex
problems, building relationships, and delivering meaningful outcomes for customers while supporting organizational
goals and strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management across the employee lifecycle for the HR-Payroll
team.
- Guide operational priorities and resource planning to support exceptional customer experience and
organizational goals.
- Partner with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to identify challenges, develop solutions, and support
organizational initiatives.
- Collaborate with Associate Directors, peer managers, and organizational leadership to align priorities, support
departmental initiatives, and strengthen service delivery.
- Promote consistent practices, knowledge sharing, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement to
support team effectiveness and customer success.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- A service mindset is a paramount trait in caring for our customers and each other.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a passion for coaching, developing, and supporting others.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a leadership team, building strong partnerships, aligning priorities, and
contributing to shared organizational goals.
- Strong commitment to customer service, relationship building, and positive customer experiences.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening, situational awareness, diplomacy,
and the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate information, identify root causes, and
develop effective solutions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to lead through change with adaptability, resilience, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to recognize emerging opportunities, guide the team in exploring new approaches, and help translate
creative thinking into practical improvements.
- Experience facilitating meetings, presenting information, and communicating effectively with diverse audiences
of all sizes.
- Ability to think strategically while remaining attentive to operational details and customer needs.
- Familiarity with K-12 HR-Payroll business processes, WA state reporting, software applications, and customer
support environments is strongly preferred.
- Experience working within service level expectations and customer-focused organizations is preferred.
- College diploma or university degree in an appropriate discipline and/or equivalent work experience.
Employment Benefits
This is a full-time position. WSIPC provides a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to thirteen
holidays, medical, dental, vision, paid vacation ranging from 12-22 days per year and up to 8 hours of paid sick leave
per month. We are part of DRS for a pension program. We have a hybrid work model; some travel will be required
for this job. Visit www.wsipc.org for a full list of benefit offerings.
Apply Now!
What a great place to work! Apply now by emailing your resume to [email protected]
WSIPC is an EOE
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- A service mindset is a paramount trait in caring for our customers and each other.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a passion for coaching, developing, and supporting others.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a leadership team, building strong partnerships, aligning priorities, and
contributing to shared organizational goals.
- Strong commitment to customer service, relationship building, and positive customer experiences.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening, situational awareness, diplomacy,
and the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate information, identify root causes, and
develop effective solutions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to lead through change with adaptability, resilience, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to recognize emerging opportunities, guide the team in exploring new approaches, and help translate
creative thinking into practical improvements.
- Experience facilitating meetings, presenting information, and communicating effectively with diverse audiences
of all sizes.
- Ability to think strategically while remaining attentive to operational details and customer needs.
- Familiarity with K-12 HR-Payroll business processes, WA state reporting, software applications, and customer
support environments is strongly preferred.
- Experience working within service level expectations and customer-focused organizations is preferred.
- College diploma or university degree in an appropriate discipline and/or equivalent work experience.
