Consultant

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing and Maintenance

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payments to employees.
• Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
• Manage daily off cycle processing for ad hoc payments

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure payroll operations comply with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Prepare reconciliation of periodic reports for government entities, such as tax filings and garnishment answers and interrogatories.
• Monitor and address changes in payroll-related regulations to keep the organization compliant.

Advisory Role

• Provide expert advice to clients on payroll procedures, tax implications, and employee garnishments.
• Support audits and provide documentation as required.
• Train client staff on payroll systems and best practices.

Systems Optimization and Integration

• Identify areas for automation and process improvement within payroll systems.

Necessary Skills

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in payroll software such as Oracle and ADP, SmartCompliance as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve errors efficiently.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy is essential in processing payroll to avoid mistakes and ensure compliance.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication with clients, and management to address payroll inquiries and provide training.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot payroll system issues and recommend solutions.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in payroll or a related position.
• Certification in payroll management (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional (CPP or FPC)) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of tax regulations, labor laws, and garnishment compliance.
• Experience with payroll audits and compliance checks.

Working Conditions

• Full time remote but may require occasional travel to client sites.
• Collaboration with Clients, Management, and MS departments.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines during payroll cycles.