Payroll Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete payroll process for various clients with pay frequencies including weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly.

• Verify earnings, deductions, taxes, adjustments, and other payroll-related information.

• Analyze and reconcile payroll data prior to final approval and submission.

• Handle off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, and other adjustments.

• Act as the main payroll liaison for designated clients.

• Convey payroll schedules, requirements, and resolve any issues that may arise.

• Offer consultative advice on payroll best practices and compliance matters.

• Cultivate client relationships to ensure satisfaction.

• Guarantee adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

• Assist with tax filings, amendments, and year-end activities, including W-2s and 941s.

• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation.

• Perform audits on payroll inputs and outputs to identify discrepancies.

• Investigate and rectify payroll errors, variances, and client queries.

• Collaborate with tax, benefits, and HRIS teams.

• Maintain payroll configurations, earnings/deductions, and employee information.

• Discover opportunities to automate manual processes and enhance efficiency.

• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and keep payroll processing records up to date.

• Track time across various clients, projects, and payroll cycles.

• Achieve utilization and billable-hour objectives.

• Assist in forecasting and balancing workloads across the client portfolio.

• Embody Mosaic’s customer service vision: Guide, Anticipate, Exceed.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in multi-client payroll processing.

• Extensive experience with payroll processing across multiple frequencies.

• Knowledge of multi-state payroll tax regulations.

• Familiarity with payroll systems; UKG is preferred.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Capability to manage several deadlines simultaneously.

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is a plus.

• Experience in a managed services or consulting environment is advantageous.

• Year-end payroll expertise, including handling W-2s, audits, and corrections, is beneficial.

• A degree from an accredited university is a plus.

• Ability to process payroll on weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly schedules.

• Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

• Experience in supporting tax filings, amendments, and year-end activities.

• Proficiency with payroll systems such as UKG Pro, ADP, or Workday.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, perks, and paid time off (PTO) package.

• Potential for bonuses.

• Flexible and remote working environment.

• Award-winning company culture.