Huron · 2 days ago
Consulting Sr Associate, Education & Research- Payroll Specialist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $145K/yr
3+ years expHuron is a consulting firm that collaborates with education organizations to drive growth and enhance performance. As a Payroll Specialist, you will work directly with higher education clients to stabilize payroll operations and support payroll transformations while ensuring compliance and improving data accuracy.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Help clients achieve organizational effectiveness and improve student outcomes
Implement new technologies and align resources and investments for long-term sustainability
Support payroll transformations and improve data accuracy and controls
Advise on compliance and process design
Partner with clients to strengthen workforce operations
Qualification
Required
At least three years of payroll or closely related professional experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Hands-on experience with payroll or HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, Oracle, SAP)
Working knowledge of payroll compliance, wage and hour regulations, and payroll processes
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to travel up to 50% annually
Preferred
Experience in higher education, public sector, or other complex organizations
Prior consulting or advisory experience supporting external clients
Experience with multi-state, unionized, or multi-entity payroll environments
Experience supporting payroll system implementations or process transformations
Experience in benefits, compensation, or broader Total Rewards programs
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Other wellness programs
Company
Huron
Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with clients to put possible into practice by creating sound strategies, optimizing operations, accelerating digital transformation, and empowering businesses and their people to own their future.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2004-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
C. Mark Hussey
President and CEO
J. Ronald Dail
EVP - Chief Operating Officer
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