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 is for a Senior Implementation Consultant (Payroll). You will combine analytic and project management skills with the ability to simplify complex information, helping clients develop the skills and confidence to use HCM products and services.

The primary focus is successfully implementing clients on HCM products and services, with day-to-day variation driven by client questions and solution needs.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with clients to understand their business, analyze existing systems, interface requirements, and business processes, and build long-term trust
  • Collaborate across teams to stay informed on HCM capabilities, new product features, and functionality challenges across work streams; work with other members of the client project team, sales, and client service
  • Recommend and implement solutions based on client needs using appropriate solutions within the HCM offerings; incorporate new processes, tools, and approaches when recommending solutions
  • Drive best practices and process improvement by participating in process improvement initiatives and identifying new ways to improve the client experience
  • Identify project risks and proactively partner 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
  • Learning agility and critical thinking; ability to apply best practice concepts and experience to new implementation situations
  • Excellent analytical, time management, and communication skills (verbal and written)

Required (college)

  • A college degree is great but not required. Other acceptable experiences could include:
    • Experience noted above, OR
    • Military Experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industry expertise and the ability to apply Payroll best practices through in-depth client consultation
  • Ability to work effectively with multiple demands and prioritize
  • Comfort providing solutions independently and as part of a team to accomplish implementation tasks
  • Ability to work in a performance-based, structured environment while demonstrating high ethical standards
  • Proficiency in the latest web technologies, with 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 compensation: USD $69,300.00 - USD $129,200.00 / Year*
  • Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions.
  • Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.

Benefits offered:

  • 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

Not specified in the provided description.