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Remote payroll consultant jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed teams, and enterprise organizations running decentralized HR operations. Demand is active in sectors like software, financial services, and professional services, with Cognizant, Makse, and Accenture Federal Services among the companies currently hiring. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Are you looking to accelerate your career without having to hide your authentic self - a place where you can be you? A career that’s making a bigger impact on the world? At OneDigital, we are on a mission to help people do their best work and live their best lives. From the services we offer to the way we show up for each other each day, we are fueling dreams, achieving big goals, and embracing each other’s truest selves.
We understand that pursuing a new job is a big deal. Maybe you’re afraid you won’t fit in. Well, here’s the good news. For us, the days of “fit in to get in” are over and being different is not a barrier to getting ahead. Greatness comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and experience levels. If you are looking for a people-first culture that is wired for growth, driven to serve, and totally committed to having your back, give us a shot. Your best life awaits.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.
We kindly ask that external recruiters, agencies, and search firms do not contact our hiring managers or employees directly regarding open positions. All candidate submissions must go through our official application process and must be made aware to our internal Talent Acquisition team to verify candidate ownership.
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent to OneDigital without a prior signed agreement will be considered the property of OneDigital. In such cases, OneDigital reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidates without any financial obligation to the agency or recruiter.
Our Newest Opportunity:
The Manager, Payroll Consulting is responsible for leading a team of payroll consultants to provide expert payroll services to clients. This role requires a deep understanding of payroll regulations, compliance, and best practices. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, problem-solving, and client relationship management skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Team Leadership:
- Oversees the daily operations of the payroll consulting team.
- Hires, trains, develops, and mentors team members.
- Establishes performance goals and conducts performance reviews.
- Fosters a positive and collaborative team culture.
Client Relationship Management:
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients.
- Understands client needs and develops tailored payroll solutions.
- Proactively identifies and addresses client concerns.
- Ensures high levels of client satisfaction.
Payroll Expertise:
- Stays up-to-date on federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Provides expert payroll advice and guidance to clients.
- Conducts payroll audits and identifies areas for improvement.
- Develops and implements payroll best practices.
Project Management:
- Manages multiple payroll projects simultaneously.
- Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Effectively communicates project status to clients and stakeholders.
Business Development:
- Identifies and pursues new business opportunities.
- Develops and presents proposals to potential clients.
- Collaborates with sales and marketing teams to generate leads.
Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- 2-4 years or more of HR, Payroll and Benefits experience preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Superior verbal/written skills and presentation skills.
- Good punctuation, spelling, grammar and attention to detail a must.
- Strong interpersonal skills essential.
- Course work/seminar attendance in HR, Payroll and Benefit compliance and strategies.
- Certifications related to HR, Payroll and Benefits preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, FPC, CPP, CEBS)
- Working knowledge of state and federal regulations i.e. COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, PDL, PFL, CFRA, ADA, ACA.
The typical base pay range for this role is: $75,000 - $85,000
Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location. In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance. We also offer eligible employees health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits, paid time off, overtime pay for non-exempt employees, and robust learning and development programs. You will receive reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company policy and may receive employee perks and discounts.
To learn more, visit: www.onedigital.com/careers
OneDigital is an equal opportunity employer. Not only as a matter of standard, but to honor and celebrate our differences. We believe that the power of ONE starts with you. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture that celebrates diversity, insists on equity and inclusion, and connects us. Ensuring our people feel seen, valued, respected, and supported is fundamental to our core values and business goals.
OneDigital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of their: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law (collectively, “protected characteristics”). A copy of the Federal EEO poster is linked here .
Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider qualified applications with arrest or conviction records for employment. For applicable candidates, the following ordinances are linked here to inform you of your rights as an applicant:
City and County of San Francisco
City of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles
Employment decisions shall comply with all other applicable federal, state and city/county laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. OneDigital complies with all criminal history inquiry [or ‘ban the box’] laws in California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.
In short, we believe in hiring the most qualified applicant for the position, regardless of background.
This posting will remain live while OneDigital is actively accepting applications. Once candidates have been selected, the posting will be removed.
OneDigital understands the immense responsibility and opportunities provided by Artificial Intelligence. We utilize advanced Artificial Intelligence [AI] technologies to enhance our recruitment process. This includes using AI to filter candidates based on their qualifications and to rediscover potential candidates from our existing applicant pool. Our AI systems help us efficiently identify the best fit for our open positions, ensuring a streamlined and effective hiring experience. However, AI does not replace the humans in our process. If you have concerns about our use of AI, you may opt out where laws allow.
If you have questions about our hiring policies and practices, we would be happy to discuss upon receiving your application. We hope to welcome you to OneDigital and look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your interest in joining the OneDigital team!
Are you looking to accelerate your career without having to hide your authentic self - a place where you can be you? A career that’s making a bigger impact on the world? At OneDigital, we are on a mission to help people do their best work and live their best lives. From the services we offer to the way we show up for each other each day, we are fueling dreams, achieving big goals, and embracing each other’s truest selves.
We understand that pursuing a new job is a big deal. Maybe you’re afraid you won’t fit in. Well, here’s the good news. For us, the days of “fit in to get in” are over and being different is not a barrier to getting ahead. Greatness comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and experience levels. If you are looking for a people-first culture that is wired for growth, driven to serve, and totally committed to having your back, give us a shot. Your best life awaits.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.
We kindly ask that external recruiters, agencies, and search firms do not contact our hiring managers or employees directly regarding open positions. All candidate submissions must go through our official application process and must be made aware to our internal Talent Acquisition team to verify candidate ownership.
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent to OneDigital without a prior signed agreement will be considered the property of OneDigital. In such cases, OneDigital reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidates without any financial obligation to the agency or recruiter.
Our Newest Opportunity:
The Manager, Payroll Consulting is responsible for leading a team of payroll consultants to provide expert payroll services to clients. This role requires a deep understanding of payroll regulations, compliance, and best practices. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, problem-solving, and client relationship management skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Team Leadership:
- Oversees the daily operations of the payroll consulting team.
- Hires, trains, develops, and mentors team members.
- Establishes performance goals and conducts performance reviews.
- Fosters a positive and collaborative team culture.
Client Relationship Management:
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients.
- Understands client needs and develops tailored payroll solutions.
- Proactively identifies and addresses client concerns.
- Ensures high levels of client satisfaction.
Payroll Expertise:
- Stays up-to-date on federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Provides expert payroll advice and guidance to clients.
- Conducts payroll audits and identifies areas for improvement.
- Develops and implements payroll best practices.
Project Management:
- Manages multiple payroll projects simultaneously.
- Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Effectively communicates project status to clients and stakeholders.
Business Development:
- Identifies and pursues new business opportunities.
- Develops and presents proposals to potential clients.
- Collaborates with sales and marketing teams to generate leads.
Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- 2-4 years or more of HR, Payroll and Benefits experience preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Superior verbal/written skills and presentation skills.
- Good punctuation, spelling, grammar and attention to detail a must.
- Strong interpersonal skills essential.
- Course work/seminar attendance in HR, Payroll and Benefit compliance and strategies.
- Certifications related to HR, Payroll and Benefits preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, FPC, CPP, CEBS)
- Working knowledge of state and federal regulations i.e. COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, PDL, PFL, CFRA, ADA, ACA.
The typical base pay range for this role is: $75,000 - $85,000
Your base pay is dependent upon your skills, education, qualifications, professional experience, and location. In addition to base pay, some roles are eligible for variable compensation, commission, and/or annual bonus based on your individual performance and/or the company’s performance. We also offer eligible employees health, wellbeing, retirement, and other financial benefits, paid time off, overtime pay for non-exempt employees, and robust learning and development programs. You will receive reimbursement of job-related expenses per the company policy and may receive employee perks and discounts.
To learn more, visit: www.onedigital.com/careers
OneDigital is an equal opportunity employer. Not only as a matter of standard, but to honor and celebrate our differences. We believe that the power of ONE starts with you. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture that celebrates diversity, insists on equity and inclusion, and connects us. Ensuring our people feel seen, valued, respected, and supported is fundamental to our core values and business goals.
OneDigital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of their: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law (collectively, “protected characteristics”). A copy of the Federal EEO poster is linked here .
Pursuant to local Fair Chance Ordinances, we will consider qualified applications with arrest or conviction records for employment. For applicable candidates, the following ordinances are linked here to inform you of your rights as an applicant:
City and County of San Francisco
City of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles
Employment decisions shall comply with all other applicable federal, state and city/county laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. OneDigital complies with all criminal history inquiry [or ‘ban the box’] laws in California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.
In short, we believe in hiring the most qualified applicant for the position, regardless of background.
This posting will remain live while OneDigital is actively accepting applications. Once candidates have been selected, the posting will be removed.
OneDigital understands the immense responsibility and opportunities provided by Artificial Intelligence. We utilize advanced Artificial Intelligence [AI] technologies to enhance our recruitment process. This includes using AI to filter candidates based on their qualifications and to rediscover potential candidates from our existing applicant pool. Our AI systems help us efficiently identify the best fit for our open positions, ensuring a streamlined and effective hiring experience. However, AI does not replace the humans in our process. If you have concerns about our use of AI, you may opt out where laws allow.
If you have questions about our hiring policies and practices, we would be happy to discuss upon receiving your application. We hope to welcome you to OneDigital and look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your interest in joining the OneDigital team!
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Payroll Consultant Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote payroll consultant openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles by function and apply directly as soon as a position matches your skills, since competitive remote openings fill fast.
Show your payroll platform depth upfront
Remote employers can't observe you in an office, so they hire on demonstrated tool fluency. Lead your resume and cover letter with the specific platforms you've processed payroll in, the employee counts involved, and the pay frequencies you've managed.
Prove you handle compliance asynchronously
Remote payroll work means catching multi-state tax issues, garnishment updates, and regulatory deadlines without a team nearby. Highlight examples where you identified a compliance risk independently and resolved it, since that capacity is exactly what distributed employers screen for.
Prepare for async-first remote interviews
Many remote employers use written take-home scenarios or recorded video rounds before a live call. Practice explaining payroll calculations, discrepancy resolutions, and process improvements in writing, because clear written communication is treated as a core job skill, not just interview prep.
Remote Payroll Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote payroll consultant job?
Target companies with distributed workforces, since those employers hire payroll consultants remotely as a matter of course. Remote hiring managers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with cloud-based payroll platforms like Workday, ADP, or Ceridian. Candidates who can demonstrate accurate multi-state payroll processing, compliance knowledge, and the ability to resolve issues asynchronously stand out most.
Which companies hire remote payroll consultants?
Remote payroll consultant roles are posted by Cognizant, Makse, and Accenture Federal Services and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Companies that hire this role remotely tend to be remote-first employers, HR outsourcing firms, and enterprises in software, financial services, and professional services that manage large distributed payrolls.
Can you get a remote payroll consultant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level payroll consultant roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and prioritize without daily supervision. Companies that hire early-career candidates remotely often look for completed payroll certifications like the FPC, hands-on work in payroll software during internships or coursework, and demonstrated attention to detail in previous administrative or finance roles.
Do you need a degree for remote payroll consultant jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated payroll platform proficiency, multi-state compliance knowledge, and certifications like the CPP or FPC more heavily than a specific degree. A consistent record of accurate, timely payroll processing across a distributed workforce will carry significant weight, particularly at remote-first companies where practical output matters more than credentials.
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