Payroll Consultant

Mosaic Consulting Group

Payroll Consultant managing end-to-end payroll processing for various clients. Ensures accurate and compliant payroll delivery while maintaining strong client relationships in a remote capacity.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process payroll for multiple clients with varying pay frequencies (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly)
Validate payroll data including earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments
Review and balance payroll prior to finalization and transmission
Manage off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, and adjustments as needed
Ensure payroll is processed accurately and delivered within client deadlines
Serve as primary payroll contact for assigned client portfolio
Communicate payroll timelines, requirements, and issue resolution clearly
Provide consultative support on payroll best practices and compliance
Maintain strong relationships and high client satisfaction
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Support tax filings, amendments, and quarter/year-end activities (W-2s, 941s, etc.)
Monitor changes in payroll legislation impacting clients
Audit payroll inputs/outputs for discrepancies
Investigate and resolve payroll errors, variances, and client inquiries
Partner with internal teams (tax, benefits, HRIS) for issue resolution
Utilize payroll systems (e.g., UKG Pro, ADP, Workday) to process payroll
Maintain and update payroll configurations, earnings/deductions, and employee data
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve efficiency
Document SOPs and maintain payroll processing documentation
Track time accurately across clients, projects, and payroll cycles
Meet utilization and billable hour targets
Support forecasting and workload balancing across client portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of multi-client payroll processing experience
Strong experience with multi-frequency payroll processing
Multi-state payroll tax knowledge
Experience in payroll systems (UKG preferred)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple deadlines concurrently
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification (Nice to haves)
Experience in a managed services or consulting environment (Nice to haves)
Year-end payroll experience (W-2s, audits, corrections) (Nice to haves)
A completed degree from an accredited University

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits, perks and PTO package

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingmulti-frequency payroll processingmulti-state payroll tax knowledgepayroll data validationpayroll compliancetax filingspayroll auditsissue resolutionautomation of processesSOP documentation

Soft Skills

attention to detailtime managementclient communicationrelationship managementconsultative supportproblem-solvingorganizational skillsclient satisfactionworkload balancingutilization tracking

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professionaldegree from an accredited University