At PwC, our people in workforce consulting focus on providing consulting services related to human resources, talent management, and organisational development. They analyse client needs, develop people and organisation strategies. These individuals offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their workforce, enhance employee engagement, and drive organisational effectiveness. In HR transformation and technology at PwC, you will focus on providing consulting services related to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the HR function and related technologies within organisations. You will work closely with clients to assess HR processes, policies, and systems, and provide guidance on HR transformation, technology implementation, and service delivery models. Your work will involve assisting clients in optimising their HR function to align with business objectives and enhance HR service quality.
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Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
- Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
- Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
- Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
- Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
- Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
- Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
Additional Responsibilities
As a Payroll Consultant in our HR Transformation practice, you will use your extensive payroll knowledge to advise and guide our clients on best practices, system implementations, compliance, and process improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact on our clients' payroll operations, processes, and systems.
Job Requirements and Preferences
Basic Qualifications
Minimum Degree Required (BQ)
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Year(s) of Experience (BQ)
3 year(s)
Preferred Qualifications
Certification(s) Preferred
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)
Preferred Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrates thorough level of abilities and/or has proven record of success with:
- Overseeing and managing the full payroll cycle for all employees, assessing accuracy and timeliness;
- Understanding HR technology experience/design/implementation (Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, ADP, UKG, Ceridian, etc.) and how it connects to Payroll;
- Processing payroll for multi-national companies;
- Preparing and submitting tax filings, W-2s and other required reports;
- Understanding of pay compliance requirements from both a federal and state lens;
- Conducting regular audits to assess payroll accuracy and compliance;
- Responding to inquiries from regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders;
- Maintaining and updating payroll systems and software based on new patches/updates;
- Implementing processes and controls to optimize efficiencies within the payroll system;
- Implementing next generation Payroll skills (process automation, people analytics, other digital;
- Addressing and resolve payroll-related inquiries and issues from employees in a timely and professional manner; and,
- Documenting processes/procedures with leading practice knowledge and tools and harmonizing pay policies where see fit.
Demonstrates thorough level of abilities and/or a proven record of success as a team leader in the following areas:
- Understanding HR processes (talent acquisition, development/training, performance;
- management, business partnering, payroll, total rewards, etc.);
- Providing guidance and support to HR and Finance teams on payroll-related matters;
- Assessing and/or benchmarking the current state Payroll function / Payroll team capabilities; and,
- Leading, coaching, and motivating team members, promoting a teaming work environment.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
The salary range for this position is: $84,000 - $202,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
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