Senior Payroll Consultant, Human Resources Outsourcing

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Payroll Consultant, Human Resources Outsourcing

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Job Responsibilities

Perform client activities including processing payroll, multi-state payroll and registrations, payroll tax filings and client support for Payroll functions.

Support extensive client base with all facets of Payroll Processing. Perform Payroll support work under tight deadlines, including a multitude of activities such as benefits deductions, workers’ compensation, leave management, employee on-boarding, employee terminations, and policy administration.

Develop and maintain good working relationships with senior-level executives and decision makers within each client organization, and routinely communicate with them on projects relating to Payroll support, issues, and deliverables.

Practice appropriate advanced communication skills

Adhere to HR Outsourcing group’s 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

Provide timely updates, identify and work to resolve issues. Escalate issues to Senior Consultant and / or Manager for resolution if necessary.

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 75% 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 Payroll Outsourcing issues as needed.

Identify, recommend, and implement new approaches, policies, procedures, and / or services to support continual improvement in efficiency.

Prepare documents and maintain appropriate records.

Maintain historical records for all payroll transactions.

Assist with periodic review 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.

Requirements

College level studies in Human Resources, Payroll or Business Consulting or related field, or equivalent experience required.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in Payroll related job responsibilities.

Experience and proficiency in various industry-related software, including Payroll Processing programs, benefits portals, and / or others as needed required, with the ability to generate specialized computer reports and schedules with some direction.

Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook is also required.

Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and meet operational deadlines.

Strong communication skills for professional interactions with vendors and clients, both in writing and verbally.

Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations and maintain complex and automated records in an orderly and accurate manner.

Preferred Qualifications

PHR or SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM SCP, or CPP (or other relevant professional certification) preferred.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of Armanino’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time.

Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges.

For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees .

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. The compensation range for this position : $86,250 - $132,250.

Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including :

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

Flexible work arrangements

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Generous parental leave

11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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