Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. enhanceHCM is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to support complex payroll operations for clients across diverse industries. The role manages payroll administration, tax compliance, and cross-border payroll coordination while partnering with clients, vendors, HR, and finance teams to improve accurate and scalable processes.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert-level payroll services and administration for clients of varying industry
- Ensure compliance with international payroll tax regulations and reporting standards
- Coordinate payroll activities across multiple countries and vendors
- Support benefits-related payroll functions and advise on international payroll implications
- Partner with HR and finance teams to manage cross-border payroll operations
- Handle confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion
- Deliver timely, accurate payroll processing and issue resolution
- Maintain strong communication with clients, vendors, and internal teams
Skills
- 10+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience, including payroll services, administration, and tax compliance; candidates with a clear career progression and a combined total of 10+ years of relevant experience are also encouraged to apply
- Deep understanding of payroll systems, compliance requirements, and data governance
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across functions and levels
- Proven ability to lead payroll operations, driving accuracy, consistency, and scalable processes
- Advanced relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and maintain strong partnerships across clients, vendors, and internal teams
- Skilled in de-escalation and conflict resolution, with the ability to navigate high-pressure situations, manage competing priorities, and drive successful outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to create structure, standardization, and alignment across payroll processes in complex, fast-paced environments
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound, data-driven decisions
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential payroll and employee data
- Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a proactive approach to identifying risks and driving continuous improvement
- Professional certification such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is required
Benefits
- Flexible remote environment
- Collaborative culture that values proactive thinking, professional growth, and balance
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