OPT Payroll Consultant Jobs
Payroll Consultant jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in accounting, finance, human resources, or business administration. Employers in this field regularly file H-1B visa petitions, making it a viable path for long-term sponsorship. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree classification.
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Is a member of the Trinity Health payroll shared services team. Supports all functional areas of payroll. Works closely with Payroll Managers/Representatives of Regional Health Ministries to ensure accuracy of all aspects of employee payroll processing and information, ensuring compliance with Federal and State Regulations. Maintains a high degree of confidentiality for all payroll and human resource information.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
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Maintains accurate procedures in compliance with all Federal and State Regulations to analyze and monitor all payroll functions including tax setup/withholding, banking, garnishment, and general processing.
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Responsibility for supporting relationships with contracted vendors and internal Trinity Health departments for regular auditing, implementing procedures, and ensuring accurate payroll withholdings, processing, and payments.
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Reviews and balances payroll tax information and completes payroll tax reports. This will include tax payments and tax reporting in a multi-state environment. Keeps current with payroll tax laws to ensure tax information and employee earnings and tax data are accurate. Knows and understands wage and hour issues.
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Ensuring all aspects of the payroll cycle, including tax, benefits, wage attachment, banking etc. are processed, reconciled, audited, and transmitted accurately and timely.
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Completes quarter end and year end payroll activities and assists RHM Payroll Managers to ensure compliance and accuracy.
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Runs reports and performs audits in support of ensuring accurate data.
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Loads EIBs to make employment records adjustments as appropriate to ensure accurate payroll processing.
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Supports the payroll production process.
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Maintains confidentiality of all payroll and human resources information.
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Participates and takes responsibility for special projects related to system enhancements and quality improvements. Assists in the coordination of policy and procedure implementation.
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Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws/regulations; the Trinity Health Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree with major coursework in bookkeeping, accounting or related field and three (3) to five (5) years of comprehensive knowledge and progressively responsible payroll experience in a multi-entity and multi-state organization handling payroll and payroll processes, payroll tax and state reciprocity rules, garnishments, payroll related regulatory compliance including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), banking ACH/settlement, and internal controls for the payroll cycle or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
Must work well in a team environment and have good oral and written communication skills and be comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization.
Must possess strong analytical skills and have the ability to develop appropriate methodologies for collecting, summarizing, analyzing, and evaluating data.
Must be detail oriented and able to meet established deadlines. Excellent follow through is required.
Must possess strong personal computer skills, particularly Excel. Experience with Workday, Kronos timekeeping and ADP tax services is preferred.
Must have a demonstrated understanding of the principles of accounting.
Must possess a high degree of professionalism and customer focus as well as the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Must be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy.
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Must have a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring as well as the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision goals and values of Trinity Health.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
May need to travel to the various Trinity Health sites (less than 20%) as needed.
Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.
Overtime may be required during peak periods.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Payroll Consultant
Target employers with payroll software practices
Companies running Workday, ADP, or SAP payroll systems tend to have dedicated HR operations teams with established visa sponsorship infrastructure. These employers hire consultants regularly and are more likely to support H-1B visa petitions after OPT.
Emphasize compliance and regulatory knowledge
Payroll roles require understanding of federal and state tax withholding, FLSA classifications, and garnishment rules. Demonstrating this knowledge in your resume signals readiness to contribute immediately, which matters to employers weighing sponsorship costs.
Check whether your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Accounting and management information systems degrees often qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying, as this significantly affects how long you can work before an employer needs to file an H-1B.
Prioritize large employers and payroll service firms
Large enterprises and dedicated payroll service providers process high volumes of sponsorship filings annually. They have legal teams familiar with H-1B requirements and are far more likely to sponsor than small businesses running payroll in-house.
Get CPP certified before your OPT ends
The Certified Payroll Professional credential is recognized by employers across industries and demonstrates serious commitment to the field. Candidates with CPP certification stand out in competitive hiring pools and are stronger sponsorship candidates.
Be upfront about your OPT timeline during interviews
Payroll roles involve onboarding cycles and system access setup that take time. Letting hiring managers know your authorization window early allows them to plan the H-1B filing timeline without surprises, which reduces friction for both sides.
Payroll Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Payroll Consultant roles typically qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Payroll Consultant positions generally qualify as specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. The key is that the job description must specify a degree requirement tied to a specific discipline, not just any bachelor's degree. Roles at larger employers with complex compliance requirements are easier to substantiate.
Can I work as a Payroll Consultant on F-1 OPT without a CPA license?
Yes. Payroll Consultant roles do not require CPA licensure. A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or business administration is the standard qualification. Some employers also value payroll-specific credentials like the Certified Payroll Professional designation, but licensure is not a legal requirement for OPT authorization in this role.
How do I find Payroll Consultant jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have filed H-1B petitions for payroll and HR roles before. Searching broadly across generic platforms wastes time on postings where sponsorship is never on the table.
Does a Payroll Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title. Payroll Consultant work itself is not inherently STEM-designated. However, if your degree is in management information systems, data analytics, or certain accounting programs with a STEM CIP classification, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Confirm with your DSO before making employment decisions based on this assumption.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files an H-1B petition?
If your employer misses the H-1B filing window, your work authorization ends when OPT expires unless you have a cap-gap extension from a timely filed petition. Talk to your employer's immigration counsel as early as possible, ideally 6 to 9 months before your OPT end date, to map out the H-1B timeline and avoid gaps.