Payroll – Systems Consultant

🌍 Remote, USA 🚀 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on HRIS and payroll system optimization
Partner directly with clients to understand their payroll and HR workflows and identify opportunities for improvement
Configure, optimize, and support HR and payroll platforms such as Paycor, Workday, ADP, Paylocity, UKG, and similar systems
Review existing system setups and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
Support system cleanups, reconfigurations, and process redesign
Assist with new system implementations, upgrades, and transitions
Support system setup, configuration, testing, and go-live activities
Help clients transition from legacy systems or PEOs into new platforms
Validate payroll configurations including earnings, deductions, taxes, and reporting
Support payroll processing and validation as needed
Troubleshoot payroll and system issues and drive resolution
Ensure payroll configurations align with federal, state, and local compliance requirements
Act as a primary point of contact for system-related questions
Communicate clearly and confidently with client stakeholders at all levels
Deliver system training and documentation to ensure client self-sufficiency
Translate technical system functionality into practical business solutions

5+ years of experience in payroll and HR operations
Experience working with HRIS and payroll platforms such as Paycor, Workday, ADP, Paylocity, UKG, Ceridian, or similar
Experience with system implementation, configuration, optimization, or transitions
Strong understanding of payroll processing, taxes, and compliance
Client-facing or consulting experience strongly preferred
Construction industry payroll experience is a strong plus
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Comfortable working independently in a consulting environment
Ability to manage multiple client projects at once