HR & Payroll Consultant

livingHR, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

livingHR, Inc. is a remote-first professional services work agency that partners with organizations to deliver HR-managed services and products.

We seek a hands-on payroll and HRIS expert to own payroll operations and HRIS implementations for clients. You will work with platforms like HiBob, Dayforce, Rippling, UKG, Paylocity, Workday, and ADP, ensuring configurations, integrations, and compliance across multiple clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years running payroll and HRIS/HCM systems.
• HR Generalist or HRBP background with broad exposure across the employee lifecycle.
• Experience working directly with clients in consulting, professional services, PEOs, or agencies.
• Hands-on administrator experience with a core HRIS and Payroll platform (e.g., HiBob, Dayforce, and/or Rippling, etc.) required.
• Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance, tax, and wage/hour requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing, accuracy, and compliance across all applicable states.
• Administer and maintain the core HRIS platform, including workflows and data integrity.
• Manage system integrations across HRIS, performance, payroll, benefits, and other downstream tools.
• Lead configurations for clients implementing payroll and HCM systems, including change management and upgrades.
• Own HR data integrity, reporting, and audit readiness across systems, delivering dashboards and reports.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS/HCM systems

Client management

Change management

Data reporting

Tools

HiBob

Dayforce

Rippling

UKG

Paylocity

Workday

ADP

Job description

Position Details

Location: Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX)

Type: Contract / Fractional, Client-Facing

Work Model: Remote-first (Work from Where it Makes Sense – WfWiMS)

Compensation: $30-$50/hr

Who We Are

the company is the remote-first, professional services "work agency" created to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR-managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.

What You'll Do

Own and operate human resources and payroll across industries and company sizes. In addition to providing HR and payroll support, this role will lead HRIS and Payroll implementations for our clients. This is a hands‑on role for someone who has run payroll and HR technology in-house, not just implemented it for others. You'll be one of the internal experts on our clients' HR tech stack using systems such as HiBob, Dayforce, Rippling, UKG, Paylocity, Workday, and/or ADP, keeping platforms configured, integrated, compliant, and optimized.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Own end-to-end payroll processing, accuracy, and compliance across all applicable statesManage payroll calendar, tax filings, garnishments, and off-cycle runsServe as the point of escalation for payroll discrepancies and audits

HRIS/Payroll System Implementations

• Administer and maintain the core HRIS platform (e.g., HiBob, Dayforce, Rippling), including workflows, permissions, and data integrityManage system integrations across HRIS, performance, payroll, benefits, and other downstream tools

Implementation & Optimization

• Lead configurations for clients implementing new payroll and HCM systems to include leading change management, new module rollouts, and system upgradesBuild and maintain automated workflows to reduce manual HR adminPartner with People team leaders to translate process needs into system design

Data & Compliance

• Own HR data integrity, reporting, and audit readiness across systemsEnsure payroll and HRIS practices meet federal, state, and local compliance requirementsDeliver dashboards and reporting that support workforce planning and OKRs

People Operations & Core HR

• Optimize HR processes, policies, and systems for efficiency and compliance.Implement core HR practices: onboarding, employee relations, policy development.Advise on federal, state, and local employment law compliance.

What We Are Looking For

Core Competencies

• Generalist across the company's focus areas (tech, payroll, innovation, people analytics, operations, people and culture), with strong data storytelling skills.
• Client and project management; owns relationships, deadlines, and delivery end to end.
• Facilitation; leads implementation workshops and stakeholder sessions with confidence.
• Innovation mindset; finds ways to scale work and improve processes.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years running payroll and HRIS/HCM systems
• HR Generalist or HRBP background with broad exposure across the employee lifecycle
• Experience working directly with clients in consulting, professional services, PEOs, or agencies
• Hands‑on administrator experience with a core HRIS and Payroll platform (e.g., HiBob, Dayforce, and/or Rippling, etc.) required
• Deep knowledge of multi‑state payroll compliance, tax, and wage/hour requirements
• Strong systems thinking with the ability to troubleshoot integrations independently
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills
• Comfort operating in a lean, fast‑scaling environment with high ownership expectations

What You Can Expect

the company engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple Full-time or part-time opportunities over time as part of our long‑term talent community.