Payroll Consultant
Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Wed, Sep 09, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Working remotely on a contract basis, the Payroll Consultant will manage payroll processes, ensure compliance with wage regulations, and reconcile payroll data for accuracy.
Key responsibilities
- Process employee status changes, including hires, terminations, and compensation adjustments
- Prepare payroll reports and support documentation for audits
- Reconcile payroll data and identify discrepancies related to payroll batches and bonus processing
Required qualifications
- Strong knowledge of wage and hour regulations, payroll taxes, and deductions
- Experience with payroll systems, preferably UKG Ready
- Proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
- Familiarity with federal, state, and provincial payroll requirements in the US and Canada
- Experience in calculating PTO, sick leave, and holiday pay
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