HR & Payroll Consultant

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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 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 pract…