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Payroll Consultant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group

Job Description

Job Description

Payroll Consultant

Payroll Consultants, what if your next project gave you the chance to rethink how payroll should work? Our client in the Portland area is looking for an experienced Payroll Consultant for a long-term engagement. You will step into an established payroll environment, uncover opportunities for improvement, and help build a more standardized, automated, and scalable way forward.

As the Payroll Consultant, you will be responsible for:

  • Assessing current p ayroll processes, workflows, systems, and controls
  • Identifying inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and manual processes
  • Developing a standardized and scalable payroll operating model
  • Recommending opportunities for automation and system improvements
  • Designing stronger workflows, approvals, controls, and audit trails
  • Creating clear process documentation and standard operating procedures
  • Partnering with payroll, HR, finance, operations, and technology stakeholders
  • Helping move recommendations from concept through implementation

This is not a routine payroll-processing position . It is an opportunity to take ownership of a meaningful project, ask the right questions, and influence how payroll operates moving forward. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, energized by process improvement, and willing to challenge " we've always done it this way ."

This is a hybrid position in the Portland area .

To be considered, you should have:

  • 5+ years of progressive payroll experience preferred
  • Experience supporting complex, multi-entity or multi-location payroll operations
  • Experience assessing payroll processes and designing a standardized, scalable future state
  • Experience improving workflows, controls, documentation, automation, and payroll systems
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • The ability to work independently, think strategically, dig into the details, and challenge outdated processes

If you know payroll inside and out and can see beyond the current process to what it could become, we want to talk with you! Apply today and bring your ideas to a project where they can make a real difference.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

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Fast-paced and high volume. Challenging yet rewarding environment.

Company Description

Fast-paced and high volume. Challenging yet rewarding environment.

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