Payroll Consultant / Remote

AHU Technologies Inc; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Flexible, fully remote environment

Job summary

AHU Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Payroll Consultant to oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple client accounts in a fully remote role across United States states.

You will manage weekly to monthly payroll cycles, ensure tax compliance, and provide guidance on payroll procedures while maintaining strong client relationships and service delivery targets.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Experience managing payroll for multiple clients or accounts.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state U.S. payroll processing and payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll frequencies.
• Practical experience with UKG Pro, ADP, or Workday.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple client accounts.
• Process weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll cycles.
• Review and validate earnings, deductions, tax withholdings and adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll data and ensure accuracy before transmission.
• Handle off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, corrections, and adjustments.
• Serve as the primary payroll contact for assigned client accounts.
• Communicate payroll schedules, requirements, and processing deadlines.
• Address client inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Provide guidance on payroll procedures, best practices, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-client management

Multi-state payroll

Pay frequencies

UKG Pro / ADP / Workday

Payroll reconciliation

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UKG Pro

ADP

Workday

Job description

Payroll Consultant (Remote – United States)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

Compensation: $68,000–$80,000 annually + Bonus Potential

Experience Required: 3–5+ Years

Industry: Payroll Services / HR Technology

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Consultant to join a growing consulting organization supporting businesses across multiple industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working with multiple clients, managing complex payroll operations, and providing reliable payroll solutions in a client-focused environment.

The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple client accounts, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across different pay frequencies and U.S. states.

This role combines hands‑on payroll processing, client relationship management, tax compliance, and payroll system expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Administration

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple client accounts.
• Process weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll cycles.
• Review and validate employee earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and payroll adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll data and ensure accurate processing before final approval and transmission.
• Handle off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, corrections, and adjustments.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary payroll contact for assigned client accounts.
• Communicate payroll schedules, requirements, and processing deadlines.
• Address client inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Provide guidance on payroll procedures, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain productive client relationships and deliver a high level of service.

Payroll Tax & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Support payroll tax filings, amendments, and quarterly/year-end reporting.
• Assist with W-2s, Form 941, payroll audits, and year-end corrections.
• Monitor payroll regulatory changes and identify potential impacts on client operations.

Payroll Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize payroll platforms such as UKG Pro, ADP, and Workday.
• Maintain payroll configurations, employee records, earnings, and deduction information.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows and automate manual processes.
• Maintain standard operating procedures and payroll documentation.

Time Management & Accountability

• Track time accurately across assigned clients and projects.
• Manage multiple payroll deadlines and competing priorities.
• Work toward established billable utilization and service delivery targets.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands‑on payroll processing experience.
• Experience managing payroll for multiple clients or business accounts.
• Strong knowledge of multi‑state U.S. payroll processing and payroll tax regulations.
• Experience handling multiple payroll frequencies, including weekly, biweekly, semi‑monthly, and monthly.
• Practical experience with payroll platforms such as UKG Pro, ADP, or Workday.
• Strong knowledge of payroll reconciliation, deductions, earnings, and adjustments.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and client relationship management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• UKG Pro experience is strongly preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Experience working in a payroll consulting, managed services, or outsourced payroll environment.
• Experience with year-end payroll processing, W-2s, 941s, audits, and corrections.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary of $68,000–$80,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Bonus potential.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Paid time off and additional employee perks.

Flexible, fully remote working environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent and accurate payroll delivery across assigned client accounts.
• Strong client communication and satisfaction.
• Effective management of payroll deadlines and compliance requirements.