People Consulting - Payroll Advisory- Manager

People Consulting - Payroll Advisory- Manager

Location: Chicago Other locations: Anywhere in Region Salary: Competitive Date: May 6, 2026

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Managing global workforces is increasingly complex. People Consulting builds and improves organizational and individual performance, delivering a highly complex and challenging mission, especially in an ever changing working environment. As a member of one the People Consulting you'll be part of a team with a wide variety of experiences and a supportive environment. When you join us you will gain unique experiences and valuable knowledge working across capabilities, sectors and geographies and have the opportunity to take your career in the direction you want.

As a member of the Organizations and People Technology team, you will join a talented group of professionals that help clients in a number of areas. These include the development of HR technical strategies, the selection and management of HR information systems/software to support broader business initiatives, and the assessment of business models to more effectively engage digital consumers at every touch-point in the consumer experience lifecycle. You may also be required to manage the preparation, processing and administration of payroll to help improve and reduce the cost and risks of operations.

Our key capabilities include Payroll, HR Technology and Digital.

Your key responsibilities

• You will be a key resource on large-scale system related projects.
• In this role, you should be able to deliver quality client service, deliver insightful solutions and balance multiple priorities.
• You will also be expected to have excellent communication skills, integrate into and lead new teams, and rapidly establish relationships.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrate technical competence and take a practical/business driven approach to solving complex client challenges
• Contribute to generating profitable revenue through identifying follow-on engagement opportunities and developing lasting relationships with clients
• Encourage and facilitate collaboration amongst team members, and promote an inclusive working environment
• Contribute to business development and client pursuit activities by preparing proposals and delivering presentations

To qualify for the role you must have

• Relevant professional experience, including previous work with a Big 4, global management consultancy firm, global payroll vendor company, niche consultancy or performed an in-house role payroll practitioner roles in which you gained exposure to a large-scale project(s) and/or processed or oversaw payroll for the organization
• Around 5-7+ years of prior experience
• Personal success in current job with experience in one or more of our capabilities
• Bachelor's degree and relevant post-graduate qualification
• Willingness to travel as needed, and comfortable working in a hybrid environment with an average of three (3) days per week at a client site or within an EY office.
• Ideally, you'll also have Project management experience with global or multi-national payroll projects.
• Global payroll consulting experience, knowledge of technology vendors, such as ADP, PeopleSoft/Oracle, SAP, Workday, and other technology solutions including reports, strategies, assessments, vendor selections, designing processes considering risk and implementing solutions worldwide
• Large-scale project management experience
• Strong numbers acumen, including analytical abilities and knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint

What we look for

We're interested in professionals with the drive to take on new responsibilities and projects. You'll need the confidence to speak up with your own creative thoughts on a wide range of areas. You'll also have the opportunity to achieve your potential by being given professional development and experiences with clients across geographies.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more . We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.

The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $125,900 to $231,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $151,200 to $262,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.