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INTRODUCTION
Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The multi-faceted role you’ve been looking for… Managers play a vibrant, integral role at Huron. Their invaluable knowledge reflects in the projects they manage and the teams they lead. Known for being politically savvy, they build long-standing relationships with clients, while collaborating with colleagues to solve their most important challenges. They plan, shape and deliver technology solutions that deliver results and seamlessly align with client goals, visions and missions. Remarkably versatile, our Managers also spend significant time mentoring junior staff on the engagement team—where they tirelessly share expertise as well as feedback and encouragement. This benefits Huron profoundly as it promotes a culture of respect, unity, collaboration and personal achievement.
Our environment inspires and rewards growth… As a Manager, you have the unique ability to specialize in certain areas of enterprise software products that showcase and employ your areas of expertise while pursuing your “career vision”. Huron is big enough to offer the opportunity and exposure you need for your career growth—but small enough to give you individual attention for your professional development. Every Manager adds to who we are as an organization—and the more you evolve, the more we do. An exciting career experience awaits you where you’ll be challenged to discover your true potential: It’s analytically rigorous… it’s practical… it’s entrepreneurial… it’s intellectually stimulating—and most definitely—it’s career-defining. It’s the Huron way.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience
- 5-7+ years of experience in Oracle delivery, managed services, or enterprise IT services
- Deep expertise in Oracle HCM Cloud, specifically Payroll module
- Experience as a functional application specialist with Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll module
- Strong knowledge of Managed Services delivery frameworks and transition methodologies
- Excellent communication skills – oral and written – and the interpersonal skills needed to quickly establish relationships of trust and collaboration
- Demonstrated leadership experience at the Manager level
- Remote in U.S. or Canada
COMPENSATION
- The estimated base salary for this job is $135,000 - $165,000 (U.S.). The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $155,250 - $206,250 (U.S.). The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
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INTRODUCTION
Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The multi-faceted role you’ve been looking for… Managers play a vibrant, integral role at Huron. Their invaluable knowledge reflects in the projects they manage and the teams they lead. Known for being politically savvy, they build long-standing relationships with clients, while collaborating with colleagues to solve their most important challenges. They plan, shape and deliver technology solutions that deliver results and seamlessly align with client goals, visions and missions. Remarkably versatile, our Managers also spend significant time mentoring junior staff on the engagement team—where they tirelessly share expertise as well as feedback and encouragement. This benefits Huron profoundly as it promotes a culture of respect, unity, collaboration and personal achievement.
Our environment inspires and rewards growth… As a Manager, you have the unique ability to specialize in certain areas of enterprise software products that showcase and employ your areas of expertise while pursuing your “career vision”. Huron is big enough to offer the opportunity and exposure you need for your career growth—but small enough to give you individual attention for your professional development. Every Manager adds to who we are as an organization—and the more you evolve, the more we do. An exciting career experience awaits you where you’ll be challenged to discover your true potential: It’s analytically rigorous… it’s practical… it’s entrepreneurial… it’s intellectually stimulating—and most definitely—it’s career-defining. It’s the Huron way.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field related to this position or equivalent work experience
- 5-7+ years of experience in Oracle delivery, managed services, or enterprise IT services
- Deep expertise in Oracle HCM Cloud, specifically Payroll module
- Experience as a functional application specialist with Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll module
- Strong knowledge of Managed Services delivery frameworks and transition methodologies
- Excellent communication skills – oral and written – and the interpersonal skills needed to quickly establish relationships of trust and collaboration
- Demonstrated leadership experience at the Manager level
- Remote in U.S. or Canada
COMPENSATION
- The estimated base salary for this job is $135,000 - $165,000 (U.S.). The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $155,250 - $206,250 (U.S.). The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
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LI-MT1
Position Level
Manager
Country
United States of America
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Who's Hiring
- NFP5
- Strada3
- Two Chairs2
- Remote Technology Services2
- Chewy1
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance6
- Technology & Software5
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Retail1
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
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.
Remote Payroll Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote payroll consultant job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote payroll consultant employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote payroll consultants?
Remote payroll consultant roles are posted by NFP, Strada, and Two Chairs and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote payroll consultant roles.
Can you get a remote payroll consultant job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote payroll consultant openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote payroll consultant jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote payroll consultants on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote payroll consultant roles.
Which industries hire the most remote payroll consultants?
Most remote payroll consultant openings sit in Insurance, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire payroll consultants remotely most consistently.
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