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Payroll Consultant

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Remote

$119,600 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 8 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/22/2026

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Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Consultant to manage diverse tasks for a variety of clients with the support of a knowledgeable team bring your expertise to make a big impact!
Work Type:
Part Time to Full Time, Monday-Friday. Flexible schedule between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST daily, morning availability is required.
Location:
Remote
  • A couple of times per year, you may work from a client's worksite.
Compensation:
$50-$65hr
Non-Exempt Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, Vacation, Sick Pay, Holidays, Development Benefit, Technology Stipend, Wellness Benefit Are you a detail-oriented Payroll Consultant with a passion for numbers and a knack for keeping things running smoothly? We're looking for an experienced Payroll Consultant to join our team and ensure accurate, timely payroll for our clients. In this role, your expertise across multiple payroll platforms, ability to manage employee timekeeping records with precision, and talent for keeping multiple balls in the air while maintaining excellent customer service.. Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential, as you'll rely on it for data reconciliation, reporting, and processing. Professionalism is a must, as you will serve as a trusted resource for our clients, handling sensitive information with care and accuracy. If you love variety and have excellent payroll skills, we want to hear from you! A typical day can look like.. responding to payroll-related questions from employees at a variety of clients, interacting with 401k and benefit providers, independent focus time to complete payroll deadlines, pulling reports for a client's accounting team, and so on. No two days are the same, and you love that! To be successful in the Payroll Consultant role, here is a little about you… Proven experience (5 - 7 years minimum) managing multiple clients and processing numerous payrolls each week in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Ideal if you've worked successfully in a consulting role in the past. We have found over time that consultants who are used to client work - with varied client personalities, industries, processes, and software, are the most successful.
Additional skillsets for success:
  • A keen eye for detail and organization is one of your many superpowers.
  • Ability to prioritize your workload in a proactive, organized way.
  • A phenomenal communicator; Overcommunication?
No.

Such.

Thing! You excel at both verbal and written communication.
  • You are the Sherlock Holmes of payroll - naturally curious and a mystery solver. If there is an anomaly in the pay data, you notice it and track down the answer.
  • Your attitude is one of your greatest assets! You are cool under pressure, experienced with handling client issues and last-minute changes with a smile.
  • You have benefits, 401k reporting, and multi-state payroll experience.
  • Ownership of client deliverables, commitment to client satisfaction, understanding the importance of accurate and timely payrolls? Of course!
  • Comfortable enough with California's wage and hour compliance requirements to answer some compliance-related questions.
  • Familiar with an array of software platforms such as, Paychex, Paylocity, Gusto and Rippling.
  • Emphasis on Paylocity and Rippling.
Additional software such as Slack, Asana, Google Suite, MS Office, Ease (Mineral) are also helpful. We are a Mac shop and prefer comfortability with Mac technology. We are a boutique consulting firm providing tactical and strategic support across all areas of Human Resources, recruiting, and payroll—either on a project basis or as a fully outsourced function. Our team supports organizations across multiple markets nationwide and partners closely with clients through all facets of employment, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, organizational development, and workforce transitions. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$50.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please list all applicable payroll software systems that you have experience using. Do you speak any additional languages? Are you currently located in California, SF Bay Area? Have you worked in a remote position before? Do you prefer FT or PT work, and what does your ideal schedule look like? How many payrolls are you used to processing per week for various clients? How many clients have you worked with simultaneously in your role as a consultant?
Experience:
Payroll Consulting work for multiple clients simultaneously: 6 years (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94601

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