Senior Implementation Consultant (Payroll)

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Posted Oct 10, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time
$69.3K – $129.2K/yr

Overview

This role involves serving as a Senior Implementation Consultant (Payroll), helping clients successfully implement HCM products and services. The position combines analytics and project management with the ability to simplify complex information, delivering onboarding experiences that build client skills and confidence.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with clients to understand business needs, analyzing existing systems, interface requirements, and business processes to build long-term trust.
  • Collaborate with internal teams by staying current on HCM capabilities, new product features, and functionality challenges across workstreams.
  • Recommend and implement solutions based on client needs using appropriate HCM offerings, incorporating new processes, tools, and approaches when advising on an implementation.
  • Drive process improvement and innovation by adopting a learning mindset, participating in process improvement initiatives, and identifying ways to enhance the client experience.
  • Manage project execution by recognizing project risks and proactively partnering with the team to document and mitigate them.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience working in an implementation or business consulting environment.
  • At least 2 years of experience working in Payroll.
  • Strong client relationship skills, including the ability to influence and guide clients to the best solution to resolve client needs.
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply best-practice concepts and experience in new implementation situations.
  • Excellent analytical, time management, and communication skills (verbal and written).

Required (Education)

  • A college degree is great but not required. Skills are the priority.
  • Acceptable alternatives may include:
    • Experience noted above, OR
    • Military experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industry expertise applied through in-depth client consultation, delivering Payroll best practices.
  • Ability to focus and work effectively with multiple competing demands.
  • Comfort working both independently and as part of a team to complete implementation tasks.
  • Comfort working in a performance-based and structured environment while demonstrating high ethical standards.
  • Proficiency in the latest web technologies and working knowledge of various operating systems.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office and FinancialForce (etc.).
  • Highly recognized professional certifications, such as: PMP, PgMP, PHR, SPHR, CCP, CBP, HCS.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base pay: USD $69,300.00 - USD $129,200.00 / Year* (may vary based on location, skills, and relevant experience).
  • Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions.
  • Actual compensation will not be less than applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.

Benefits may include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more.

Location

Location is not specified in the provided job description.