About this role

Paychex is hiring a manager-level Engineering Manager in the software engineering function based in Phoenix, AZ | Tempe, AZ | Irving, TX. Compensation is listed at $76,172–$119,000 per year.

Role: Engineering Manager
Function: software engineering
Level: manager
Track: hybrid
Location: Phoenix, AZ | Tempe, AZ | Irving, TX
Department: Leadership
Posted: Jun 26, 2026

Job description

from Paychex careers

Paychex is reimagining how businesses manage their workforce by bringing payroll, HR, benefits, and advisory services together into a single connected HCM platform. As Paychex and Paycor come together, we're combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, AI, and human expertise to help organizations work smarter, support their people, and achieve better business outcomes. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work. At Paychex, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of something bigger as One Paychex.

Overview

Leads the PEO Client Advocate associates to deliver superior results for PEO clients as measured by client retention, net promoter score (NPS), and other measures. Manages results at the team and individual levels, analyzes performance trends, and coaches behaviors that result in superior customer service and meeting departmental goals. Provides direction, guidance, support, and development to the PEO Client Advocate Team concerning productivity and employee engagement. Identifies process and service gaps and recommends solutions. Works with and influences all business partners to deliver an excellent, integrated client experience. Implement initiatives based on the overall PEO strategy.

Responsibilities

Leads a team of Advocates that own the client relationships in the Small (10-99) and Mid-size client (100-199) segments.
Manages a team of Advocates that will grow revenue per client and will be responsible for that group’s success in this metric.
Guides a team of Advocates to achieve revenue and retention targets by providing exceptional service and retaining existing clients.
Responsible for and uses tools available to deliver satisfactory client experience and net promoter scores across a team of Advocates.
Utilizes data and reporting tools to deliver VOC results and achieve retention goals at the team and individual levels.
Effectively coaches advocates per departmental expectations.
Recruits, selects, hires, and evaluates personnel performances, including expanding functional personnel within the client advocate team as needed to ensure all department and client needs are handled appropriately. Counsels and develops team for personal and corporate advancement through career development, training programs, and other resources as required for professional advancement.
Addresses performance and behavioral improvements reasonably and time-appropriately, utilizing our corrective action process as necessary.
Leads engaged team as indicated by relevant tools, including WAGGL or similar measures.
Assists senior managers in achieving departmental goals, including service, growth, retention, and finances.
Develops and recommends policies and procedures designed to promote service philosophy and improve productivity for Client Advocates to ensure quality service is provided to all clients.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Administration, Finance or Accounting - Preferred
3 years of experience in management or leadership in a busines to business customer service environment or high growth business operations setting. Experience managing in a profit and loss unit with design and improvement experience and at least five years service experience in business to business environment.
Leadership - Preferred
Communication - Preferred
Advocacy - Preferred
Customer Service - Preferred
Confidentiality - Preferred
Customer Advocacy - Preferred
Paychex - Preferred
Client Education - Preferred
Process Improvement - Preferred
Personalized Service - Preferred
Value Propositions - Preferred
Employee Engagement - Preferred
Net Promoter Score - Preferred
Accounting - Preferred
Business Operations - Preferred

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay for this position is $76,172.73 - $119,000.00 annually + bonus. Please keep in mind that this is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

Act with uncompromising integrity.

Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.

Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.

Work in partnership and support each other.

Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.

Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

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