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The Opportunity:
A Federal shared services provider delivers payroll for approximately 605,000 Federal employees across more than 150 agencies. To address inefficiencies in fragmented and aging payroll systems, it is implementing a scalable, cloud-based payroll solution that improves automation, data quality, user experience and compliance, with implementation for the full customer base targeted within eighteen months.
This position supports the core implementation call order, which covers discovery and fit-gap analysis, solution design and configuration, data migration, interface development, testing and parallel payroll validation, and cutover through hypercare . In this role you will analyze the Federal payroll business rules held in the legacy environment and document them, by pay plan and governing regulation, as the functional baseline the configuration and testing teams build from. Travel up to 25%.
Work is performed remotely from within the United States, with periodic on-site presence as the assignment requires.
Responsibilities:
Analyze Federal payroll business rules within the legacy environment and document them for the target solution
Document pay, leave, deduction and entitlement rules by pay plan, agency and governing regulation
Perform fit-gap analysis between documented business rules and delivered solution functionality
Evaluate legacy customizations and recommend whether each is met through configuration, extension, standard functionality or retirement
Prepare documentation for Government review and obtain concurrence on recommendations
Facilitate requirements sessions and workshops with payroll operations subject matter experts
Analyze agency-specific pay rule variations across the customer base
Develop functional test scenarios and support system integration testing and parallel payroll testing
Qualifications:
Required:
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 7 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for degree.
7 or more years administering, analyzing or configuring federal payroll, including Title 5 pay administration — General Schedule and locality, within-grade increases, premium pay and its statutory caps, differentials, and FLSA versus Title 5 overtime treatment
Working knowledge of federal benefits and deductions, including retirement coverage and contributions, health and life insurance elections, thrift savings, and garnishments and tax levies
Experience at a federal payroll shared service provider, a federal agency payroll office, or a federal payroll consulting practice
Experience producing business rule documentation, functional specifications or configuration requirements that a build team worked from
Experience determining payroll requirements from statute, regulation and observed system behavior where no requirements documentation existed
All work is performed from within the United States and its territories, from a work location approved in advance by the customer
Desired:
Depth in non-Title 5 and special pay systems — the Federal Wage System, law enforcement availability pay , wildland firefighter pay , pay-banded financial regulators, Title 38, Foreign Service, or transportation security pay
Experience on a federal payroll system migration, replacement or consolidation
Configuration experience on an enterprise payroll engine — Oracle Fusion Cloud Payroll, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Payroll and Oracle Fast Formula, PeopleSoft Global Payroll or Payroll for North America, or SAP Payroll
Ability to read COBOL, JCL or copybook structures, or experience with a non-relational mainframe database
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$78,000 - $163,800The Opportunity:
A Federal shared services provider delivers payroll for approximately 605,000 Federal employees across more than 150 agencies. To address inefficiencies in fragmented and aging payroll systems, it is implementing a scalable, cloud-based payroll solution that improves automation, data quality, user experience and compliance, with implementation for the full customer base targeted within eighteen months.
This position supports the core implementation call order, which covers discovery and fit-gap analysis, solution design and configuration, data migration, interface development, testing and parallel payroll validation, and cutover through hypercare . In this role you will analyze the Federal payroll business rules held in the legacy environment and document them, by pay plan and governing regulation, as the functional baseline the configuration and testing teams build from. Travel up to 25%.
Work is performed remotely from within the United States, with periodic on-site presence as the assignment requires.
Responsibilities:
Analyze Federal payroll business rules within the legacy environment and document them for the target solution
Document pay, leave, deduction and entitlement rules by pay plan, agency and governing regulation
Perform fit-gap analysis between documented business rules and delivered solution functionality
Evaluate legacy customizations and recommend whether each is met through configuration, extension, standard functionality or retirement
Prepare documentation for Government review and obtain concurrence on recommendations
Facilitate requirements sessions and workshops with payroll operations subject matter experts
Analyze agency-specific pay rule variations across the customer base
Develop functional test scenarios and support system integration testing and parallel payroll testing
Qualifications:
Required:
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 7 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for degree.
7 or more years administering, analyzing or configuring federal payroll, including Title 5 pay administration — General Schedule and locality, within-grade increases, premium pay and its statutory caps, differentials, and FLSA versus Title 5 overtime treatment
Working knowledge of federal benefits and deductions, including retirement coverage and contributions, health and life insurance elections, thrift savings, and garnishments and tax levies
Experience at a federal payroll shared service provider, a federal agency payroll office, or a federal payroll consulting practice
Experience producing business rule documentation, functional specifications or configuration requirements that a build team worked from
Experience determining payroll requirements from statute, regulation and observed system behavior where no requirements documentation existed
All work is performed from within the United States and its territories, from a work location approved in advance by the customer
Desired:
Depth in non-Title 5 and special pay systems — the Federal Wage System, law enforcement availability pay , wildland firefighter pay , pay-banded financial regulators, Title 38, Foreign Service, or transportation security pay
Experience on a federal payroll system migration, replacement or consolidation
Configuration experience on an enterprise payroll engine — Oracle Fusion Cloud Payroll, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Payroll and Oracle Fast Formula, PeopleSoft Global Payroll or Payroll for North America, or SAP Payroll
Ability to read COBOL, JCL or copybook structures, or experience with a non-relational mainframe database
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software10
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Accounting & Auditing2
- Banking & Financial Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in payroll consultant jobs.
- 3-5 years of end-to-end payroll processing or consulting experience
- Proficiency in at least one major HRIS or payroll platform such as ADP, Ceridian, or UKG
- Knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll tax regulations and withholding requirements
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
- Experience supporting payroll system implementations, migrations, or parallel testing cycles
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data reconciliation techniques
Tips for Your Payroll Consultant Job Search
Quantify your payroll system experience
List the specific platforms you've configured or supported, such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian Dayforce, or UKG Pro, and note the employee population size you managed. Hiring managers scan for these names before reading anything else on your resume.
Highlight multi-state compliance knowledge
Payroll consultant roles often require familiarity with state-specific tax withholding rules, wage garnishments, and leave laws. Call out the states you've processed payroll for explicitly rather than writing 'multi-state payroll' without specifics.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists payroll consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by implementation phase
Many postings distinguish between ongoing payroll administration and system implementation projects. Read job descriptions for words like 'go-live,' 'configuration,' or 'parallel testing' to identify project-based roles, which often pay more and suit consultants who prefer defined engagements.
Prepare for a technical payroll scenario question
Interviewers commonly present a payroll discrepancy or a tax setup error and ask how you'd diagnose it. Walk through your troubleshooting process step by step, naming the system screens or reports you'd pull, rather than describing the resolution in abstract terms.
Negotiate scope before accepting a rate
For contract payroll consultant roles, clarify whether the engagement includes system configuration, end-to-end processing, or both before discussing compensation. Scope creep is common in payroll projects, and defining deliverables upfront protects your time and your billing rate.
Payroll Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most payroll consultants?
The companies hiring the most payroll consultants right now include ADP, Deloitte, and Huron Consulting, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, Georgia, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially high at organizations undergoing HRIS migrations or rapid workforce growth.
How many payroll consultant jobs are remote?
About 76% of payroll consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible finance roles. System implementation and configuration work tends to be the most remote-friendly, while roles involving on-site payroll audits or new-hire onboarding support are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a payroll consultant?
Start by building hands-on payroll processing experience in-house, typically in an HR or finance role where you manage end-to-end payroll cycles. Earn a recognized credential such as the Certified Payroll Professional designation to validate your compliance knowledge. Then develop platform expertise in one or more major HRIS systems, since employers hire consultants specifically for their ability to configure, troubleshoot, and train others on those tools.
Can you get hired as a payroll consultant with little experience?
Entry-level payroll consultant roles do exist, especially at staffing firms and payroll service providers that train candidates on their proprietary systems. Your best approach is to start in a payroll administrator or payroll specialist role, earn your Fundamental Payroll Certification, and document specific wins such as error reductions or process improvements. Employers hiring junior consultants prioritize attention to detail and platform willingness over years of experience.
What does the payroll consultant interview process look like?
Most payroll consultant interviews include an initial recruiter screen, a technical interview with a payroll manager or HRIS lead, and a practical scenario round where you walk through how you'd resolve a payroll discrepancy or configure a specific pay rule. Some employers add a final conversation with a finance or HR director. Contract roles through staffing firms often move faster, sometimes completing all stages within a week.
Where can I find and apply to payroll consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to payroll consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits. No referrals or third-party applications are needed.
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