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HR & Payroll Consultant
livingHR · USA · back to the listing
HR standards
60/100
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Title ↔ description
70/100
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Reads as
HR Generalist
98% confident
What this role officially is
human resources officer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Human resources officers develop and implement strategies that help their employers select and retain appropriately qualified staff within that business sector. They recruit staff, prepare job advertisements, interview and short-list people, negotiate with employment agencies, and set up working conditions. Human resources officers also administer the payroll, review salaries and advise on remuneration benefits and employment law. They arrange for training opportunities to enhance employees' performance.
Also known as: personnel administrator, personnel supervisor, personnel manager, HR officer, personnel development specialist, personnel representative
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What the listing never says
- 27 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
- No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency
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Position Details
Location: Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX)
Type: Contract / Fractional, Client-Facing
Work Model: Remote-first (Work from Where it Makes Sense – WfWiMS)
Compensation: $30-$50/hr
Who We Are
livingHR is the remote-first, professional services "work agency" created to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR-managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.
What You'll Do
Own and operate human resources and payroll across industries and company sizes. In addition to providing HR and payroll support, this role will lead HRIS and Payroll implementations for our clients. This is a hands-on role for someone who has run payroll and HR technology in-house, not just implemented it for others. You'll be one of the internal experts on our clients' HR tech stack using systems such as HiBob, Dayforce, Rippling, UKG, Paylocity, Workday, and/or ADP, keeping platforms configured, integrated, compliant, and optimized.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Payroll Operations
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Own end-to-end payroll processing, accuracy, and compliance across all applicable states
•
Manage payroll calendar, tax filings, garnishments, and off-cycle runs
•
Serve as the point of escalation for payroll discrepancies and audits
•
HRIS/Payroll System Implementations
•
Administer and maintain the core HRIS platform (e.g., HiBob, Dayforce, Rippling), including workflows, permissions, and data integrity
•
Manage system integrations across HRIS, performance, payroll, benefits, and other downstream tools
Implementation & Optimization
•
Lead configurations for clients implementing new payroll and HCM systems to include leading change management, new module rollouts, and system upgrades
•
Build and maintain automated workflows to reduce manual HR admin
•
Partner with People team leaders to translate process needs into system design
Data & Compliance
•
Own HR data integrity, reporting, and audit readiness across systems
•
Ensure payroll and HRIS practices meet federal, state, and local compliance requirements
•
Deliver dashboards and reporting that support workforce planning and OKRs
People Operations & Core HR
•
Optimize HR processes, policies, and systems for efficiency and compliance.
•
Implement core HR practices: onboarding, employee relations, policy development.
•
Advise on federal, state, and local employment law compliance.
What We Are Looking For
Core Competencies
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Generalist across livingHR's focus areas (tech, payroll, innovation, people analytics, operations, people and culture), with strong data storytelling skills.
•
Client and project management; owns relationships, deadlines, and delivery end to end.
•
Facilitation; leads implementation workshops and stakeholder sessions with confidence.
•
Innovation mindset; finds ways to scale work and improve processes.
Experience & Qualifications
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5+ years running payroll and HRIS/HCM systems
•
HR Generalist or HRBP background with broad exposure across the employee lifecycle
•
Experience working directly with clients in consulting, professional services, PEOs, or agencies
•
Hands-on administrator experience with a core HRIS and Payroll platform (e.g., HiBob, Dayforce, and/or Rippling, etc.) required
•
Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance, tax, and wage/hour requirements
•
Strong systems thinking with the ability to troubleshoot integrations independently
•
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills
•
Comfort operating in a lean, fast-scaling environment with high ownership expectations
What You Can Expect
livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple Full-time or part-time opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community.
Location: Remote (FL, CO, IL, MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, GA, SC, NC, TX)
Type: Contract / Fractional, Client-Facing
Work Model: Remote-first (Work from Where it Makes Sense – WfWiMS)
Compensation: $30-$50/hr
Who We Are
livingHR is the remote-first, professional services "work agency" created to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR-managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.
What You'll Do
Own and operate human resources and payroll across industries and company sizes. In addition to providing HR and payroll support, this role will lead HRIS and Payroll implementations for our clients. This is a hands-on role for someone who has run payroll and HR technology in-house, not just implemented it for others. You'll be one of the internal experts on our clients' HR tech stack using systems such as HiBob, Dayforce, Rippling, UKG, Paylocity, Workday, and/or ADP, keeping platforms configured, integrated, compliant, and optimized.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Payroll Operations
•
Own end-to-end payroll processing, accuracy, and compliance across all applicable states
•
Manage payroll calendar, tax filings, garnishments, and off-cycle runs
•
Serve as the point of escalation for payroll discrepancies and audits
•
HRIS/Payroll System Implementations
•
Administer and maintain the core HRIS platform (e.g., HiBob, Dayforce, Rippling), including workflows, permissions, and data integrity
•
Manage system integrations across HRIS, performance, payroll, benefits, and other downstream tools
Implementation & Optimization
•
Lead configurations for clients implementing new payroll and HCM systems to include leading change management, new module rollouts, and system upgrades
•
Build and maintain automated workflows to reduce manual HR admin
•
Partner with People team leaders to translate process needs into system design
Data & Compliance
•
Own HR data integrity, reporting, and audit readiness across systems
•
Ensure payroll and HRIS practices meet federal, state, and local compliance requirements
•
Deliver dashboards and reporting that support workforce planning and OKRs
People Operations & Core HR
•
Optimize HR processes, policies, and systems for efficiency and compliance.
•
Implement core HR practices: onboarding, employee relations, policy development.
•
Advise on federal, state, and local employment law compliance.
What We Are Looking For
Core Competencies
•
Generalist across livingHR's focus areas (tech, payroll, innovation, people analytics, operations, people and culture), with strong data storytelling skills.
•
Client and project management; owns relationships, deadlines, and delivery end to end.
•
Facilitation; leads implementation workshops and stakeholder sessions with confidence.
•
Innovation mindset; finds ways to scale work and improve processes.
Experience & Qualifications
•
5+ years running payroll and HRIS/HCM systems
•
HR Generalist or HRBP background with broad exposure across the employee lifecycle
•
Experience working directly with clients in consulting, professional services, PEOs, or agencies
•
Hands-on administrator experience with a core HRIS and Payroll platform (e.g., HiBob, Dayforce, and/or Rippling, etc.) required
•
Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance, tax, and wage/hour requirements
•
Strong systems thinking with the ability to troubleshoot integrations independently
•
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and advisory skills
•
Comfort operating in a lean, fast-scaling environment with high ownership expectations
What You Can Expect
livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple Full-time or part-time opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community.