Payroll Consultant

Payroll Consultant at LHH Payroll Consultant at LHH in Sterling, Virginia Posted in 12 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Payroll Consultant Location:

Loudoun County, VA (onsite)

Assignment Timeline:

approx. 3 months Our client is looking to engage a seasoned HR Payroll professional to take on a focused, short-term initiative centered on redesigning payroll-related time tracking and reporting workflows. This role is well suited for a senior-level payroll expert who enjoys analyzing existing practices, creating order from complexity, and delivering practical, long-term solutions that strengthen operational efficiency. Project Overview The primary objective of this engagement is to evaluate current payroll and timekeeping workflows, identify inefficiencies and risks, and design a scalable, well-documented process that supports accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Design a standardized, repeatable payroll process that supports long-term use Assess and analyze existing payroll and time collection processes Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement Re-engineer workflows related to time tracking, review, validation, and reporting Develop clear, detailed documentation including process maps, controls, and handoff materials Partner with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure practical adoption Prepare the finalized process for transition to an internal payroll or operations resource Ideal Background Senior-level experience in payroll management or payroll process improvement Strong understanding of timekeeping, payroll controls, and payroll operations Proven ability to redesign processes and produce thorough, usable documentation Hands-on, analytical, and comfortable working independently Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams Experience in project-based or consulting-style payroll work strongly preferred Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan.

Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.