Payroll Process Improvement Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Process Improvement Consultant to evaluate, redesign, and optimize end‑to‑end payroll operations across Canada and the United States . This short‑term consulting engagement (6–8 weeks) will focus on streamlining processes, addressing reconciliation issues, improving reporting, and establishing clear documentation for sustainable payroll excellence.

The ideal consultant has deep hands‑on expertise with ADP and SAP SuccessFactors, experience working with offshore HRIS / HR support teams, and a strong background in transforming payroll operations for multi‑country environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of current payroll processes (Canada & U.S.) to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks.
• Resolve payroll reconciliation issues and implement controls to prevent future discrepancies.
• Streamline and standardize payroll reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Redesign and document payroll workflows, including inputs, validations, approvals, and outputs.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that align with best practices and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with offshore HRIS / HR back‑office teams to enhance handoff points and system interactions.
• Provide clear, professional process documentation, SOPs, checklists, and reference materials for long‑term use.
• Ensure alignment with payroll regulations and semi‑monthly payroll cycles.

Qualifications

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