Consultant Payroll

Role & responsibilities

• Perform client activities including processing payroll, multi-state payroll and registrations, payroll tax filings and client support for Payroll functions.
• Adhere to HR Outsourcing groups 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
• 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 80% 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 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.

Qualifications and Experience Requirement

• Graduate in Human Resources or Business Consulting or related field, or equivalent experience required
• 2+ years-experience in all facets of Human Resources/Payroll
• PHR or SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM SCP, or CPP (or other relevant professional certification) preferred
• Experience and proficiency in various industry-related software, including Payroll Processing programs, benefits portals, and/or others as needed required.
• 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 in an efficient and professional manner.
• Communication skills 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 clear deadlines and deliverables
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook