SmartCare Client Engagement Partner

Description lign HCM is seeking a SmartCare Client Engagement Partner to join our growing Customer Success team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building client relationships, coordinating projects, solving problems, and delivering an exceptional customer experience within the HCM technology space. As the primary point of contact for a portfolio of SmartCare managed services clients, you'll help ensure clients receive timely support, coordinate ongoing service delivery, and maintain strong partnerships throughout their post-go-live journey. You'll work closely with both clients and internal consultants to keep engagements organized, on track, and delivering value. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their Customer Success or Client Services career who wants to grow within the HCM consulting industry. What You'll Do Customer Success & Client Relationship Management Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for a portfolio of SmartCare clients Build trusted relationships with HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders Conduct regular client check-ins to ensure satisfaction and proactively address concerns Manage customer inquiries and triage service issues or escalations to the appropriate internal teams Act as the voice of the customer by communicating client priorities and feedback internally Client Engagement & Service Coordination Coordinate ongoing SmartCare service requests between clients and internal consultants Manage client monthly service hours, monitor utilization, and ensure engagements remain within scope Review and approve consultant time entries related to assigned client engagements Prioritize work requests and coordinate timely delivery of client needs Track deliverables, open items, and engagement progress using project coordination tools Organize client meetings, prepare agendas, document meeting notes, and follow up on action items Monitor engagement health and communicate risks, capacity concerns, or scope changes to leadership Customer Communication Provide regular status updates and engagement summaries to clients Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Maintain accurate documentation of client discussions, decisions, and action items Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve customer experience and service delivery processes Share customer feedback to help improve SmartCare services Help clients maximize the value of their HCM platform within their managed services agreement Required Qualifications 2+ years of experience in a Customer Success, Client Services, Account Management, Customer Support, HRIS Support, HCM Support, Payroll Support, or similar client-facing role Experience supporting clients within an HCM, HRIS, Payroll, SaaS, or professional services environment Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build long-term client relationships Excellent verbal and written communication skills Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple clients and priorities simultaneously Comfortable coordinating work across multiple teams and following up on deliverables Experience facilitating client meetings and preparing status updates Proficiency using CRM systems, ticketing platforms, project management, or collaboration tools Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting HCM platforms such as UKG, Dayforce, Workday, ADP, UKG Ready, UKG Pro, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors , or similar solutions Experience working in a managed services, post-go-live support, customer success, or client support environment Previous experience coordinating projects, implementations, or client engagements Experience managing service hours, resource coordination, or project administration Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Ideal Candidate You'll be successful in this role if you: Love working directly with customers and helping them succeed Enjoy staying organized and juggling multiple priorities Can build trust and maintain strong client relationships Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment Are looking to grow your career in Customer Success and HCM consulting Why Align HCM? Impact: Help organizations simplify pay and HR processes for thousands of employees. Growth: Continuous learning opportunities and the chance to deepen your UKG / Dayforce expertise. Flexibility: Remote-first culture with the tools and support you need to succeed from anywhere. Collaboration: Work with a team of experienced consultants who genuinely enjoy solving problems together. Variety: Every client is different—no two implementations are the same. Benefits: Align HCM provides professional development, ongoing training, and benefits to our outstanding remote team: Base Salary plus Incentive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance & Disability Coverages Health Savings Account 401k Match Program Unlimited Vacation Time Schedule: This position follows US Eastern Time business hours, Monday through Friday. Location: Remote (US, Canada, Philippines) Align HCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our Aligners and are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Employment decisions at Align HCM are made without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other characteristic that makes our people unique. We believe diversity fuels innovation and helps create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.