Payroll Consultant; Temporary

Job Overview – Payroll Consultant (Temporary)

Compensation: $45 – $60/hour

Location:

Stamford, CT

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Payroll Consultant (Temporary) in Stamford, CT for our client, supporting multi-state payroll processing, tax compliance, and reporting for a corporate workforce. This hybrid role manages end-to-end payroll operations, reconciliations, and regulatory filings, leveraging Workday and advanced Excel to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.

• End-to-End Payroll Processing: Manage full-cycle payroll across multiple pay frequencies, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments.
• Payroll Tax & Compliance Oversight: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and coordinate with external tax filing providers.
• Payroll Data Validation & Inputs: Partner with HR and Finance to review and validate payroll inputs including timesheets, adjustments, and employee changes.
• Reconciliations & Financial Accuracy: Reconcile payroll-related general ledger entries with Accounting and support accurate financial reporting.
• Employee Support & Optimization: Serve as the primary contact for payroll inquiries while identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Certification: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of U.S. payroll experience required, including multi-state payroll processing in a corporate environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements, with experience managing third-party providers and supporting audits preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Workday payroll experience and advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis required.
• Skills & Attributes: Detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.