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LHH · 6 hours ago

Payroll Consultant

LHH is seeking a highly skilled Payroll Consultant with expertise in UKG and ADP Workforce Now. The role involves processing payroll, supporting system migrations, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations while collaborating with various teams to enhance payroll operations.

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Hiring Manager
Holland Hunt
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Responsibilities

Process full‑cycle, multi‑state payroll with accuracy and compliance
Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, and troubleshooting to resolve discrepancies
Respond to employee inquiries; research and correct payroll issues as needed
Support tax reconciliation, reporting, deductions, garnishments, and wage compliance
Lead or support the implementation of UKG and ADP WFN payroll platforms
Perform data mapping, configuration, parallel testing, user acceptance testing, and validation
Assist with legacy system evaluation and historical data conversions
Serve as a liaison between internal teams and third‑party system vendors
Ensure adherence to FLSA, federal, state, and local wage/tax regulations
Maintain accurate setup of multi‑state tax jurisdictions
Prepare payroll summaries, audit documentation, year‑end reports, and ad hoc analysis
Assess payroll workflows and recommend best‑practice improvements
Train payroll and HR staff on new system features, workflows, and tools
Provide expert guidance during periods of organizational expansion, acquisitions, or new system rollouts

Qualification

UKG (UltiPro)ADP Workforce Now (WFN)Payroll system implementationsMulti-state payroll experienceAdvanced Excel skillsAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsWork independently

Required

Experience with both UKG and ADP Workforce Now (WFN) in payroll processing or administration
Demonstrated experience with payroll system implementations, conversions, or migrations
3–5+ years of multi-state payroll experience
Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and tax compliance
Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, analysis)
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a project-driven environment

Preferred

Experience partnering with third‑party payroll vendors during large-scale implementations
Exposure to high-volume payroll, union environments, or industry-specific payroll requirements
FPC/CPP certification (or working toward certification)

Company

At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
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Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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