Payroll

• Review and audit payroll calculations to ensure accuracy
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies
• Enter and update payroll data in the payroll system accurately and timely
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports, including summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, and other reports as required
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Provide support to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless payroll processing
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of payroll transactions and documentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development and implementation of payroll best practices

Senior Payroll Processor

• Review and audit payroll calculations to ensure accuracy
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Enter and update payroll data in the payroll system accurately and timely
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports as required
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Provide support to employees regarding payroll inquiries
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of payroll transactions
• Identify opportunities for process improvements

• Audit payroll calculations to ensure accuracy
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies
• Enter and update payroll data accurately
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Provide support to employees regarding payroll inquiries
• Collaborate with HR and finance for seamless payroll processing
• Maintain records of payroll transactions

• Process complex multi-state payrolls accurately and on schedule
• Manage garnishments, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and payroll reconciliations
• Review payrolls prepared by Payroll Coordinators prior to final submission
• Resolve payroll tax notices, agency correspondence, and compliance-related issues
• Advise clients on payroll best practices, regulatory compliance, and process optimization
• Mentor Payroll Coordinators by providing technical guidance and answering payroll-related questions
• Improve payroll workflows, automation, quality controls, and operational efficiency
• Onboard new payroll clients, including payroll system setup, implementation, training, and ongoing support
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Deliver exceptional client service while ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing

Payroll Specialist

• Analyzing client HR processes and systems to identify areas for improvement and optimization
• Developing and implementing HR technology solutions to enhance service delivery and align with business objectives
• Collaborating with clients to assess and transform HR functions
• Providing guidance on HR transformation strategies and technology implementation
• Managing and inspiring junior team members
• Building meaningful client relationships
• Utilizing analytical thinking to provide actionable insights
• Engaging in stakeholder management for successful HR technology adoption
• Supporting clients in navigating organizational change and enhancing employee engagement
• Applying knowledge of payroll legislation and software

Senior Associate, Payroll Implementation

• Process multistate payroll for multiple clients
• Track state tax and Secretary of State registrations
• Reconcile benefit and 401(k) allocations
• Work across platforms such as QuickBooks Payroll, OnPay, Gusto, Paycor, and ADP
• Support payroll system integrations and conversions
• Respond to client and employee questions about payroll, taxes, and benefits
• Collaborate with Financial Operations and client leadership

• Manage bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including complex calculations for shift differentials, overtime, and bonuses.
• Act as the primary administrator for the ADP Workforce Now (Next Gen) payroll platform, maintaining the integrity of employee data and utilizing the Time Labor Management (TLM) system.
• Lead the administration of employee health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans, and annual open enrollment.
• Ensure strict adherence to federal and state labor laws (FLSA, ACA). Lead internal and external audits, including workers' compensation and 401(k) audits.
• Manage the completion and filing of benefits compliance such as Plan Non-Discrimination testing, Form 5500, and Medical Spend Reporting.
• Generate and analyze specialized payroll and HR reports for plant leadership to assist with labor cost analysis and budgeting.
• Serve as the first point of contact for plant employees regarding pay discrepancies, tax withholdings, and benefits inquiries.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in troubleshooting payroll and benefits software issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to operation.
• Drive the improvement and ongoing maintenance of internal controls to strengthen accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

• Own and manage the payroll calendar, ensuring adherence to established timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Establish and enforce payroll cycle governance, including clear controls and accountability across stakeholders.
• Oversee pre-payroll data validation processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of employee data prior to payroll processing.
• Lead the identification, tracking, and resolution of payroll exceptions, ensuring timely and accurate outcomes.
• Manage relationships with payroll providers, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee administration of wage garnishments, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Lead payroll audit and reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy prior to final sign-off.
• Oversee off-cycle payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and documentation.

Payroll Manager

• Manage payroll processing for assigned clients, ensuring transactions are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Review and reconcile payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities.
• Generate payroll reports and provide records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for client audits and business needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on payroll tax compliance, wage and hour laws, internal controls, and payroll administration best practices.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from clients, employees, and stakeholders while providing timely and accurate resolutions.
• Lead or support payroll and HRIS implementations, system upgrades, vendor coordination, and process improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and payroll technology vendors, providing end-user support and resolving system-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, improve accuracy, increase efficiency, and enhance the overall client experience.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding business objectives and delivering proactive, value-added support.
• Collaborate with HR Consulting and other internal teams to improve workflows, support client retention, and ensure consistent service delivery.
• Maintain current knowledge of payroll regulations, technology developments, and industry best practices.
• Protect confidential payroll, employee, and client information while exercising appropriate discretion and professional judgment.

Payroll and Compliance Specialist

• Direct efforts in implementing SAP On-Premise or Employee Central Payroll solutions
• Provide product and implementation knowledge to achieve defined business outcomes
• Set strategic direction and drive business development initiatives
• Oversee multiple projects and maintain executive-level client relations
• Mentor and develop team members to reach their potential
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Maintain adherence to professional and technical standards
• Collaborate with clients to understand and meet their needs

Payroll Director, SAP

• Lead end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations, including U.S. Payroll with Time Tracking, Scheduling, or Absence
• Own the full project lifecycle from discovery through deployment, architecting solutions and proactively identifying delivery risks to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes
• Serve as a workstream and project lead, guiding cross-functional delivery teams through configuration, testing, and deployment
• Manage timelines, dependencies, and resources to maintain delivery excellence across multiple concurrent engagements
• Bring rigor to requirements definition and project scoping
• Proactively manage scope, mitigate risk, and uphold project boundaries to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery without compromising client relationships
• Build trusted client partnerships by translating complex Workday functionality into clear business outcomes
• Facilitate workshops, gather requirements, and provide strategic guidance that positions Armanino as a long-term advisory partner rather than a transactional vendor
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level consultants through hands-on coaching, delivery reviews, and knowledge sharing
• Strengthen team capability and confidence, enabling consultants to grow into independent project leaders
• Support pre-sales efforts by contributing to project scoping, proposals, and client presentations
• Provide ongoing support to Managed Services clients post go-live, including system optimization, audits, and enhancements

Workday Payroll Manager

• Design and implement a comprehensive controls framework for Payroll Tax Filing operations
• Establish control standards, audit procedures, and monitoring processes across teams
• Conduct internal operational audits to identify gaps, risks, and process failures
• Perform recurring control testing to ensure procedures are operating effectively
• Develop risk mitigation plans and partner with operational leaders on corrective actions
• Monitor high-risk client accounts and operational trends to identify recurring issues
• Support SOC audit activities, documentation, evidence gathering, and remediation tracking
• Create reporting dashboards and metrics related to compliance, audit findings, operational health, and control effectiveness
• Review workflows and identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvement
• Ensure teams are following documented procedures, escalation protocols, and compliance requirements
• Partner with leadership to establish governance standards and accountability measures
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for operational failures, missed filings, notices, penalties, or client escalations
• Develop and maintain process documentation, control narratives, and standard operating procedures
• Provide recommendations to improve operational accuracy, client satisfaction, and service delivery consistency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with payroll, tax filing, compliance, implementation, client services, and technology teams

Payroll Tax Risk and Controls Manager

• Oversee and review quarterly/periodic tax filings by our third-party vendor, ADP.
• Track federal, state, and local tax legislation to ensure systems like Workday or ADP are updated.
• Federal, state, and local payroll tax reconciliations and review annual payroll tax filings, including Form 941.
• Process W-2 amendments and corrections in both Workday and ADP, researching and resolving payroll tax discrepancies as needed.
• Manage state withholding and unemployment tax accounts, inclusive of opening and closing accounts, ensuring accurate setup and ongoing compliance across systems.
• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support.
• Creation and maintenance of payroll SOPs.

Senior Tax Payroll Analyst

• Execute global payroll operational duties
• Work cross-functionally to design scalable and efficient process, with emphasis on automation and risk mitigation
• Responsible for the payroll systems and optimize configurations to maximize scalability and employee experience
• Process full cycle payroll operations for all domestic and international employees
• Contribute to the improvement of current operating procedures to reflect best-in-class practices
• Perform payroll reconciliations, month-end close and related journal entries
• Ensure the proper documentation, recordkeeping, and accounting for all payroll transactions including audit support
• Addressing payroll function related queries
• Ensure regulatory compliance and timely filings
• Enforce compensation policies regarding approval guidelines and documentation

Lead Payroll Analyst

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings and payments across all U.S. jurisdictions (federal, state, and local)
• Partner with third-party tax vendor to monitor filing status, funding, and issue resolution; prepare filings for jurisdictions not supported by the vendor
• Perform and review payroll tax reconciliations (Forms 941, W-2, state and local returns) and resolve variances with payroll and general ledger
• Maintain and execute payroll tax controls to support SOX compliance and audit readiness
• Manage payroll tax notices, agency correspondence, and audits through resolution, including penalty mitigation when applicable
• Ensure accurate tax setup and compliance for new hires, transfers, and multi-state work arrangements within the payroll system (Dayforce)
• Support tax account registrations and compliance setup for new entities, business expansions, mergers, and acquisitions
• Lead year-end payroll tax activities, including W-2 balancing, validation, and distribution support
• Identify and implement process improvements, and contribute to SOPs and documentation to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Payroll Tax Analyst

• Special projects, as assigned, related to researching, specifying, developing, testing, and implementing enhancements to Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking processes and technologies.
• Work with project teams to ensure proposed solutions align with business requirements and maximize value to stakeholders across Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking.
• Collaborate with internal IT and HR stakeholders to configure and support Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking functionality in alignment with Talent Technology strategy.
• Monitor Workday integrations, business processes, and automations supporting Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking for unusual behavior or system failures.
• Provide coaching and leadership to Talent Technology staff.

Senior Workday Systems Analyst – Payroll, Benefits, Absence

• Managers play a vibrant, integral role at Huron.
• Their invaluable knowledge reflects in the projects they manage and the teams they lead.
• Build long-standing relationships with clients, while collaborating with colleagues to solve their most important challenges.
• Plan, shape and deliver technology solutions that deliver results and seamlessly align with client goals, visions and missions.
• Spend significant time mentoring junior staff on the engagement team—sharing expertise as well as feedback and encouragement.
• Specialize in certain areas of enterprise software products that showcase and employ your areas of expertise while pursuing your “career vision”.

Digital Consulting Manager – Oracle HCM Payroll, Managed Services

• Own the product vision, roadmap, priorities, and performance outcomes for embedded payroll capabilities within Business Banking.
• Lead cross-functional execution across engineering, design, and content.
• Drive customer discovery and synthesize behavioral data, funnel performance, segmentation, and competitive insights.
• Partner with the payroll provider and internal stakeholders to align priorities and delivery plans.
• Define and manage product metrics to improve conversion, activation, engagement, retention, and adoption.

Product Manager, Payroll Customer Journey – Delivery

• Utilize Huron tools, methodologies and best practices in the selection, planning and implementation of leading enterprise software and analytics solutions
• Responsible for project work stream delivery, work plan management, analytics, reporting and client interface/presentations
• Collaborate with client staff and leadership while managing and mentoring junior Huron staff
• Gain valuable, hands-on consulting experience and world-class training and development that translates to career growth

HCM Payroll Associate

• Lead critical technology components driving key strategic initiatives that transform payroll systems
• Shape innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Manage and integrate employee and first-level manager activities across Information Technologies
• Develop and execute integrated organizational plans, policies, and procedures
• Acquire resources for organizational activities and provide technical management of suppliers
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, and peers

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