People Consulting - Payroll Implementation and Consulting

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

The opportunity:

We are looking for experienced Staff / Consultants with expertise in Payroll to join the People Consulting team. This is an opportunity to support global payroll advisory and transformation engagements, work with distributed teams across geographies, and build strong functional knowledge across payroll processes, operating models and technology.

Your key responsibilities:

• Support delivery of global payroll advisory, transformation and implementation engagements in collaboration with GDS teams and EY member firms.
• Participate in payroll current-state assessments, discovery workshops, stakeholder interviews and documentation of findings, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support payroll process design, operating model analysis, vendor assessment, requirements gathering and preparation of business and functional documentation.
• Develop process maps, standard operating procedures, work instructions, project trackers, status reports and client-ready presentations.
• Support data collection and analysis across payroll inputs, gross-to-net processing, payroll remittances, controls, interfaces, reporting and workforce management processes.
• Assist with payroll implementation activities, including requirements traceability, test scenario preparation, data validation, defect tracking, user acceptance testing and deployment readiness.
• Work as part of a global distributed team and ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of assigned deliverables.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members and client stakeholders, proactively highlighting risks, dependencies and issues.
• Contribute to payroll methodologies, templates, accelerators, proposals and thought leadership materials that strengthen the Payroll Advisory offering.
• Demonstrate continuous learning and develop subject-matter expertise in one or more payroll service areas or technology platforms.

Skills and attributes for success:

• High integrity and commitment to working in a new and challenging environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, organize work independently and be proactive.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with global teams.
• High energy levels, agility, adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet agreed timelines.
• Open to travel nationally and internationally for approved client projects, in line with EY and country-specific travel advisory guidelines.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in payroll operations, payroll consulting, payroll implementation, HR transformation or workforce management.
• Practical exposure to payroll advisory, payroll transformation, payroll implementation or payroll technology projects.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Understanding of the end-to-end payroll lifecycle and key controls, including payroll inputs, gross-to-net processing, remittances, reconciliations and reporting.
• Experience in process documentation, requirements gathering, data analysis, testing or project coordination.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience of working in consulting, shared services, payroll provider or global delivery environment.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Exposure to one or more payroll platforms such as ADP, Dayforce, Workday, SAP, Oracle or PeopleSoft.
• Experience in payroll assessments, process improvement, vendor selection, payroll outsourcing or operating model initiatives.
• Experience in preparing process maps using Visio or similar tools and creating SOPs, work instructions or business requirements documents.
• Exposure to multi-country payroll programs and global payroll vendors.
• Awareness of payroll compliance, governance, risk and control considerations.
• Relevant payroll, project management or technology certification.

What we look for:

• Professionals who are independent, self-motivated, proactive and results-oriented, with a commitment to high-quality client service.
• Individuals with relevant payroll experience and the enthusiasm to adapt and learn in a fast-moving consulting environment.
• Team players who are willing to take on new responsibilities, work across geographies and contribute to the continued growth of the Payroll Advisory practice.
• People with a genuine interest in Payroll, Workforce Management and HR Transformation.