Financial Consulting Manager - Payroll Services (Location Flexible)
Core
Leads client engagements to assess, transition, and optimize payroll operations for organizations transforming internal processes or preparing for outsourcing.
Role type
Senior IC Financial Consulting Manager (Payroll Services)
Builds
Compliant, efficient, and scalable payroll service delivery models for multi-state and complex environments.
Domain
Professional Services / Payroll Operations / Managed Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Payroll operational assessment, Operating model design, Transition leadership, U.S. payroll tax compliance, Stakeholder management, Project management
Preferred skills
Consulting firm experience, High-volume multi-state payroll exposure, HRIS platforms (Workday, ADP, Dayforce, UKG, SAP, Oracle), Professional certifications (CPP, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma)
Technologies
Workday, ADP, Dayforce, UKG, SAP, Oracle
Responsibilities
Lead comprehensive payroll operational assessments covering governance, compliance, controls, and technology; Define future-state payroll operating models including roles, SLAs, and KPIs; Manage multiple client engagements across scope, budget, and timeline; Mentor consultants and review deliverables for quality; Contribute to prospect scoping and solution design.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership