Senior Payroll Specialist Consultant

Vaco
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Jan 07, 2025
Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist Consultant Location: Columbus, OH (on-site) Contract Duration: 3-6+ months, with potential for extension Job Overview This Senior Payroll Specialist role combines payroll processing expertise with project contributions, supporting a global digital transformation effort to consolidate six payroll/HRIS systems into SAP SuccessFactors. The position requires a skilled professional with hands-on payroll experience, attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex, high-volume payrolls. Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing (75%) Process payroll for 500+ multi-state employees, including union and non-union environments. Perform manual payroll calculations for gross-to-net, deductions, and tax compliance. Audit payroll reports for accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Handle garnishments, court orders, tax jurisdiction setups, and year-end W2 processing. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. Project Support (25%) Assist in consolidating six global payroll/HRIS systems into SAP SuccessFactors. Support testing cycles (UAT, E2E, Parallel) by creating and validating test scenarios. Document payroll processes and identify opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with global teams in Germany, the UK, and Norway to streamline systems. Qualifications Required Skills and Experience Minimum of 7+ years in high-volume payroll processing. Familiarity with ADP, Workday, Paycor, Paychex, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP PHP, or SAP ECP. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and tax laws. Experience with manual payroll calculations and complex payroll scenarios. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills. Preferred Skills and Experience Experience with union payrolls and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). Exposure to Canadian or international payrolls is a plus. Experience with digital transformation projects or system integrations. FPC or CPP certification is a plus. Education High school diploma or GED required. Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, or related field preferred. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.