Payroll Consultant / Remote

AHU Technologies Inc

1d•$68,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

The Payroll Consultant oversees end-to-end payroll processing for multiple client accounts, delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across different pay frequencies and U.S. states. The role combines hands-on payroll administration, client relationship management, payroll tax compliance, and payroll system expertise in a client-focused consulting environment. The consultant serves as the primary payroll contact for assigned clients, handles inquiries, provides guidance on payroll practices and compliance, and manages competing deadlines. The role also supports tax filings and reporting, maintains payroll systems and documentation, and identifies opportunities to improve workflows and automate manual processes. This is a full-time, fully remote position in the United States. Compensation is $68,000–$80,000 annually, with bonus potential, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and additional employee perks.

Requirements

3–5+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
Experience managing payroll for multiple clients or business accounts.
Strong knowledge of multi-state U.S. payroll processing and payroll tax regulations.
Experience handling weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll frequencies.
Practical experience with payroll platforms such as UKG Pro, ADP, or Workday.
Strong knowledge of payroll reconciliation, deductions, earnings, and adjustments.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and client relationship management skills.

Nice To Haves

UKG Pro experience is strongly preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
Experience in a payroll consulting, managed services, or outsourced payroll environment.
Experience with year-end payroll processing, W-2s, Form 941, audits, and corrections.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple client accounts.
Process weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll cycles.
Review and validate employee earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and payroll adjustments.
Reconcile payroll data and verify accuracy before final approval and transmission.
Handle off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, corrections, and adjustments.
Serve as the primary payroll contact for assigned client accounts.
Communicate payroll schedules, requirements, and processing deadlines.
Address client inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues.
Advise clients on payroll procedures, best practices, and compliance requirements.
Maintain productive client relationships and provide a high level of service.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
Support payroll tax filings, amendments, and quarterly and year-end reporting.
Assist with W-2s, Form 941, payroll audits, and year-end corrections.
Monitor payroll regulatory changes and identify potential impacts on client operations.
Use payroll platforms such as UKG Pro, ADP, and Workday.
Maintain payroll configurations, employee records, earnings, and deduction information.
Investigate payroll discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows and automate manual processes.
Maintain standard operating procedures and payroll documentation.
Track time accurately across assigned clients and projects.
Manage multiple payroll deadlines and competing priorities.
Work toward established billable utilization and service delivery targets.