Huron Consulting Group Inc. is hiring a Consulting Senior Associate, Education & Research - Payroll Specialist. In this role, you will work directly with higher education clients to stabilize payroll operations and build a foundation for future success. You will support payroll transformations, improve data accuracy and controls, advise on compliance and process design, and partner with clients to strengthen workforce operations.
What You'll Do
- Support payroll transformations for higher education clients
- Improve payroll data accuracy and controls
- Advise clients on payroll compliance and process design
- Partner with clients to strengthen workforce operations
What We're Looking For
- At least three years of payroll or closely related professional experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Hands-on experience with payroll or HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, Oracle, SAP)
- Working knowledge of payroll compliance, wage and hour regulations, and payroll processes
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to travel up to 50% annually
Nice to Have
- Experience in higher education, public sector, or other complex organizations
- Prior consulting or advisory experience supporting external clients
- Experience with multi-state, unionized, or multi-entity payroll environments
- Experience supporting payroll system implementations or process transformations
- Experience in benefits, compensation, or broader Total Rewards programs
Technical Stack
- Workday
- ADP
- UKG
- Oracle
- SAP
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $115,000 - $145,000
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Other wellness programs
- Annual incentive compensation program
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position open to candidates across the United States of America.
Huron Consulting Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
