Payroll Senior Consultant, Business Outsourcing Services

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Job Responsibilities 

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing and compliance for a diverse client base, including multi-state payroll, tax filings, and employee lifecycle events (onboarding, terminations, etc.).

• Perform client activities including processing payroll, multi-state payroll and registrations, payroll tax filings and client support for Payroll functions.

• Support extensive client base with all facets of Payroll Processing.  Perform Payroll support work under tight deadlines, including a multitude of activities such as benefits deductions, workers’ compensation, leave management, employee on-boarding, employee terminations, and policy administration.

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with senior-level executives and decision makers within each client organization, and routinely communicate with them on projects relating to Payroll support, issues, and deliverables.

• Deliver exceptional client service on time and on budget, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives, regularly communicating on payroll issues, support needs, and project deliverables.

• Maintain accurate records and historical payroll documentation; prepare audit-ready reports and correspondence as needed.

• Support implementation of best practices for payroll operations and identify opportunities for process improvements and innovations.

• Actively contribute to team knowledge, methodology, and performance coaching; may oversee and mentor junior team members.

• Participate in client onboarding, scoping, pricing, and change order support in collaboration with engagement managers.

• Track billable hours (target of 75%) and assist with billing preparation, including out-of-scope service documentation.

• Attend relevant industry/networking events and stay up to date on changes in payroll legislation and trends.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in a payroll-related discipline, business, or equivalent experience

• Minimum 2 years’ of experience managing all facets of payroll operations.

• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, Paycom, Paylocity or similar platforms

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables

• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform accurate arithmetic calculations

• Ability to maintain accurate and organized electronic payroll records

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with clients and vendors

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

• Flexibility to work from home while collaborating in person half the time.

Preferred Qualifications 

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or other relevant certification. 

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