Payroll Consultant

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Job Responsibilities 

• 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.

• Practice appropriate advanced communication skills

• Adhere to 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 including payroll processing, final pay for employee terminations, and ad-hoc manual check requests.

• Deliver exceptional service on time and on budget

• Provide timely updates, identify and work to resolve issues.  Escalate issues to Senior Consultant and/or Manager for resolution if necessary.

• 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 Senior Consultant and/or Manager for resolution.

• Goal of 75% billable hours of total hours worked.

• Enter data and maintain files and records. Prepare all necessary reports.

• Handle correspondence involving HR Outsourcing clients. Assist in resolution of Payroll Outsourcing issues as needed.

• Identify, recommend, and implement new approaches, policies, procedures, and/or services to support continual improvement in efficiency.

• Prepare documents and maintain appropriate records.

• Maintain historical records for all payroll transactions.

• Assist with periodic review 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.

Requirements 

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in payroll processing or a related role

• College-level coursework or equivalent experience in Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, or Business

• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, Gusto, 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), PHR/SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP certifications are a plus. <