Senior Payroll Consultant

Summary

Join a top-20 accounting and business consulting firm as a Senior Payroll Consultant. This remote, full-time position offers a competitive salary and additional perks. You will provide expert payroll support to clients, managing payroll processing, timekeeping, and related functions. The role requires strong analytical and technical skills, experience in HR/Payroll, and proficiency in relevant software. This is a client-facing role requiring excellent communication and the ability to meet deadlines. The firm values empowerment and positive energy, making this an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Requirements

• College-level studies in Human Resources or Business Consulting or a related field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years experience in all facets of Human Resources/Payroll
• Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations
• Ability to maintain moderately complex and automated records in an orderly and accurate manner
• Ability to deal with vendors and clients efficiently and professionally
• Communication skills – the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, in writing and verbally
• Ability to generate specialized computer reports and schedules with some direction
• Ability to work accurately and quickly under operational deadlines
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Enjoy working independently or in a team environment with precise deadlines and deliverables
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Perform client activities, including processing payroll, multi-state payroll and registrations, payroll tax filings, and client support for Payroll functions
• Adhere to the HR Outsourcing group’s principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely client support for Payroll functions
• Support extensive client base with all facets of Payroll. Perform Payroll support work under tight deadlines, including a multitude of activities such as payroll processing, final pay for employee terminations, and ad-hoc manual check requests
• Deliver exceptional service on time and on budget
• Routinely communicate with client staff within each organization on tasks relating to Payroll support, issues, and deliverables
• Participate and support new and existing project initiatives from the consulting office or at client sites. Periodic or regular travel to client sites may be required
• Identify and escalate issues to the Senior Consultant and/or Manager for resolution
• Enter data and maintain files and records. Prepare all necessary reports
• Handle correspondence involving HR Outsourcing clients. Assist in the resolution of HR Outsourcing issues as needed
• Prepare documents and maintain appropriate records
• Maintain historical records for all payroll transactions
• Assist with periodic audits of Payroll documents
• Systematically verify and audit data for completeness and accuracy according to established controls
• Participate in training and instruction as directed
• Perform all tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM SCP, or CPP (or other relevant professional certification)
• Experience and proficiency in various industry-related software, including Payroll Processing programs, benefits portals, and/or others as needed and required

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• This is a full-time, long-term position
• Work from home
• Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (+/- 1 hour accepted) - PST or CST
• Additional perks