Payroll/ Systems Consultant

About the role

This part-time remote position focuses on enhancing client HRIS and payroll systems. The consultant will act as a primary advisor, working directly with clients to understand their existing workflows and identify areas for improvement. Responsibilities include configuring, optimizing, and supporting platforms like Paycor, Workday, ADP, Paylocity, and UKG, with an emphasis on increasing efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

A key part of the role involves supporting new system implementations, upgrades, and transitions. This includes assisting with setup, configuration, testing, and go-live activities, as well as validating payroll configurations for earnings, deductions, and taxes. The consultant will also help clients move from older systems to new platforms and ensure all configurations meet federal, state, and local compliance requirements.

Beyond system work, the consultant will provide ongoing payroll and HR operations support, troubleshooting issues and driving resolutions. This includes supporting complex payroll environments, such as multi-state or union payrolls. Strong communication skills are essential for acting as a client contact, delivering training, and translating technical system functionality into practical business solutions.

The salary for this part-time remote role ranges from $68,000 to $112,000 annually.

Skills that matter here

• HRIS: The role requires optimizing and supporting various Human Resources Information Systems for clients.
• Payroll Systems: Expertise in configuring and managing different payroll platforms is central to improving client operations.
• Paycor: Experience with specific payroll software like Paycor is needed for system configuration and support.
• Workday: The consultant will work with Workday to implement and optimize client payroll and HR functions.
• System Implementation: A core responsibility involves assisting clients with new system setups and transitions.
• Optimization: The role focuses on reviewing existing system configurations and recommending improvements for efficiency.

Who this role suits

• A person with at least five years of experience in payroll and HR operations, who has worked with various HRIS and payroll platforms.
• Someone comfortable in a client-facing or consulting capacity, able to manage multiple projects independently.
• An individual who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at building relationships and communicating complex information clearly.
• A professional who understands payroll processing, taxes, and compliance, and can troubleshoot system issues effectively.

From the employer

Client Consulting & System Optimization

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on HRIS and payroll system optimization
• Partner directly with clients to understand their payroll and HR workflows and identify opportunities for improvement
• Configure, optimize, and support HR and payroll platforms such as Paycor, Workday, ADP, Paylocity, UKG, and similar systems
• Review existing system setups and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Support system cleanups, reconfigurations, and process redesign

Implementation & Configuration Support

• Assist with new system implementations, upgrades, and transitions
• Support system setup, configuration, testing, and go-live activities
• Help clients transition from legacy systems or PEOs into new platforms
• Validate payroll configurations including earnings, deductions, taxes, and reporting

Payroll & HR Operations Support

• Support payroll processing and validation as needed
• Troubleshoot payroll and system issues and drive resolution
• Ensure payroll configurations align with federal, state, and local compliance requirements
• Support complex payroll environments including multi-state, union, and job-costing (construction experience is a plus)

Client Communication & Training

• Act as a primary point of contact for system-related questions
• Communicate clearly and confidently with client stakeholders at all levels
• Deliver system training and documentation to ensure client self-sufficiency
• Translate technical system functionality into practical business solutions

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in payroll and HR operations
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll platforms such as Paycor, Workday, ADP, Paylocity, UKG, Ceridian, or similar
• Experience with system implementation, configuration, optimization, or transitions
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, taxes, and compliance
• Client-facing or consulting experience strongly preferred
• Construction industry payroll experience is a strong plus
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently in a consulting environment
• Ability to manage multiple client projects at once

Why BPM?

• Our people are the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative, supportive consulting environment where professionals can do meaningful work while maintaining balance and flexibility.
• Our culture is built on trust, respect, and impact — and we’re proud to live our motto every day: Because People Matter.