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Payroll Consultant Job

The Hackett Group
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
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

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