Payroll Consultant

Location: Stamford, CT (100% remote opportunity - must be US-based and must be able to work EST)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM EST
Compensation: $50-60/hour DOE

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Consultant to provide maternity leave coverage for a 4-6 month assignment. This role will be responsible for managing the full payroll cycle for a workforce of 300+ employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting benefits administration activities. This position is ideal for a hands-on payroll professional with deep expertise in ADP Vantage and experience managing multi-state payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for 300+ employees using ADP Vantage .
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review, audit, and validate payroll data, including employee records, timekeeping information, deductions, tax withholdings, and payroll adjustments.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and payroll-related issues.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation, controls, and audit readiness.
• Support benefits administration activities and respond to employee benefits inquiries.
• Partner closely with HR and internal stakeholders on payroll and benefits matters.
• Complete a thorough knowledge transfer and training process with the current Payroll & Benefits Manager.
• Follow established payroll and benefits processes while ensuring operational continuity throughout the leave coverage period.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day payroll operations during the assignment.

Qualifications

• Required: Strong, hands-on experience with ADP Vantage . Experience with other ADP platforms alone will not be sufficient.
• Proven experience independently managing end-to-end multi-state payroll for a mid-sized or large employee population, ideally 300+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, compliance requirements, payroll controls, and best practices.
• Experience researching and resolving complex payroll issues.
• Benefits administration experience strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Background

• Experience supporting both payroll and employee benefits administration.
• Prior experience providing payroll coverage during leaves of absence, transitions, or interim assignments.
• Ability to quickly learn existing processes and maintain seamless payroll operations.