The Consulting Manager leads client engagements that assess, transition, and optimize payroll operations for clients looking to transform their internal payroll operations or to prepare for an outsourcing service delivery model
Job Summary
The Consulting Manager leads client engagements that assess, transition, and optimize payroll operations for clients looking to transform their internal payroll operations or to prepare for an outsourcing service delivery model.
This role serves as a trusted advisor to organizations to establish compliant, efficient, and scalable payroll service delivery across multi-state and complex environments.
The manager oversees payroll assessments, operating model design, transition and implementation activities—bridging consulting strategy with operational execution.
Matching Summary
The Consulting Manager leads client engagements that assess, transition, and optimize payroll operations for clients looking to transform their internal payroll operations or to prepare for an outsourcing service delivery model.
Salary
Base: $81,400 - $153,500; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance; Benefits: Competitive benefits and compensation package
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Payroll operational assessments
Payroll operating model design
Payroll process standardization
Client engagement management
Cross-functional team leadership
Nice-to-have
Trusted advisor to organizations
Strengthen client relationships
Practice growth mindset
Key Requirements
6+ years of experience in payroll consulting, operations, or managed services
Demonstrated experience leading payroll outsourcing transitions or implementations
Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax, wage and hour regulations, and compliance controls
Proven project and stakeholder management
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, HR, Information Systems, or related field