Payroll Consultant - Part Time

Job Description:

Payroll Consultant - Part Time (Hybrid)

MEA - MidAtlantic Employer's Association

www.meainfo.org

King of Prussia, PA 19406

MEA is in search of Payroll Consultants to join our growing HR Outsourcing and Consulting service group!

In this role, you will function as the payroll point person for select clients. You will: transmit payroll files for processing; assist employees or managers with questions about payroll policies and pay discrepancies; maintain payroll related files and records; complete new hire setup, onboarding, and terminations in various payroll systems.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a part time and flexible schedule as well as can perform work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff or third parties.

Please note:

• This position is part time, with flexible schedules ranging from 10-30 hours per week. Ability to work Mondays and Tuesdays are required.
• Hybrid Schedule - Candidates must have the ability to work onsite once a week and attend our monthly scheduled Staff Meeting in our King of Prussia office location.
• Salary Range: $30-38/Hour

Responsibilities:

• Processing bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls for multiple FEINs.

• Under limited supervision, manages multiple projects and ongoing operational responsibilities while monitoring, summarizing, communicating, and reporting status to the Manager.

• Keeps abreast of changes and developments regarding payroll administration.

• Interact with clients regarding payroll related general ledger issues.

• Maintaining and setting up pay codes, deduction codes, and other modules as necessary in payroll systems.

• Act as liaison between management and payroll department. Assists employees or managers with questions about payroll policies and pay discrepancies.
• Maintains payroll related files and records.
• Completes new hire setup in payroll systems.
• Assists in the preparation of year end W-2s or other related tax filings or reports.

Experience and Skills:

Required Experience and Education:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred

• Three to five years of previous multi state payroll experience

• Commanding understanding of Payroll/HRIS platform(s) such as ADP, Paylocity, iSolved, UKG

• Excellent computer skills (spreadsheet applications)

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to multitask on projects assigned

• Must be a team player with a positive attitude

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with key constituencies and all levels of management

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work a flexible, part-time schedule (Mondays & Tuesdays are required)