Payroll Consultant

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

📋 Description

• Manage payroll processing for a diverse clientele with different pay schedules (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly)

• Verify payroll information including earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments

• Review and reconcile payroll before finalizing and transmitting it

• Handle off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, and necessary adjustments

• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and delivered on time to clients

• Act as the main payroll contact for your assigned client portfolio

• Clearly communicate payroll timelines, requirements, and resolutions for any issues

• Provide consultative assistance regarding payroll best practices and compliance

• Foster strong relationships and maintain high levels of client satisfaction

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations

• Assist with tax filings, amendments, and year-end processes (W-2s, 941s, etc.)

• Keep abreast of changes in payroll legislation that may affect clients

• Audit payroll inputs and outputs to identify discrepancies

• Investigate and resolve payroll issues, variances, and client queries

• Collaborate with internal teams (tax, benefits, HRIS) to resolve issues

• Utilize payroll software (e.g., UKG Pro, ADP, Workday) for payroll processing

• Maintain and update payroll configurations, earnings/deductions, and employee data

• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and enhance efficiency

• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain payroll processing records

• Accurately track time across clients, projects, and payroll cycles

• Achieve utilization and billable hour targets

• Assist in forecasting and balancing workload across the client portfolio

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Extensive experience with payroll processing across multiple frequencies

• Knowledge of multi-state payroll taxes

• Familiarity with payroll systems (UKG preferred)

• Strong attention to detail and precision

• Capability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification (Preferred)

• Experience in a managed services or consulting environment (Preferred)

• Year-end payroll experience (W-2s, audits, corrections) (Preferred)

• A degree from an accredited university

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, perks, and paid time off package