Payroll Systems Implementation Consultant

Our client, a leader in the food processing and commodities trading industry, is seeking a dedicated Payroll Systems Implementation Consultant to join their dynamic team. As a Payroll Systems Implementation Consultant, you will play a vital role in supporting payroll system enhancements and ensuring seamless integration during transformational initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, fostering success within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Job Title: Payroll Systems Implementation Consultant

Location: Decatur, Illinois (Hybrid)

Pay Range: $55-$60/hr.

Job Type: 12-month contract

What's the Job?

• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and support cleanup of payroll-related accounts.
• Assist with documenting processes, including job guides, SOPs, and end-user documentation.
• Support current-state workflow analysis and contribute to designing future-state processes.
• Participate in system testing activities such as UAT, regression testing, and data validation to ensure payroll system accuracy.
• Help troubleshoot issues during hyper-care post-go-live, answer user questions, and verify payroll process stabilization.

What's Needed?

• Hands on experience with payroll systems and payroll accounting with a strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience supporting technology implementations or large system changes required
• Familiarity with testing procedures and defect tracking
• Excellent documentation skills (job aids, SOPs, process maps)
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with large ERP environments (HFM experience is a plus)

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on a long-term project supporting transformational payroll initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Payroll, Finance, HR, and IT.
• Gain experience with large ERP environments and homegrown payroll systems.
• Initial onsite training with flexible remote work options afterward.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to diversity and inclusion.

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About Manpower Group, Parent Company of:
Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower Group® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills.

Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 Manpower Group was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.