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Consulting
Hybrid up to 4 Days Onsite
Full time
Georgia United States
Consulting
On Demand Talent
Country
United States
State/Province
Georgia
About This Role
As a Director of Payroll Consultant you will lead and stabilize payroll operations for a recently merged company. This role requires a strategic leader who can bring structure, efficiency, and cohesion to a complex payroll environment while managing a large team.

This opportunity requires a hybrid presence (up to 4 days) in Northeast Atlanta. 
What You Will Work On
  • Oversee payroll operations across the merged organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
  • Utilize Workday and ADP expertise to streamline payroll processes and enhance system integration.
  • Provide strong leadership to a large payroll team, driving collaboration and performance improvements.
  • Address organizational challenges stemming from the merger by implementing clear processes and structure.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
  • Serve as a change agent to unify teams, standardize workflows, and optimize payroll functions.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to align payroll operations with overall business goals.
What You Will Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
  • 7+ years of experience with payroll software such as ADP, Ceridian, PeopleSoft, Workday, Oracle, and/or Ultimate. Workday is required.
  • Proven experience in a payroll leadership role within a large, complex organization.
  • Expertise in Workday and ADP payroll systems.
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a history of managing and developing high-performing payroll teams.
  • Experience leading payroll through organizational changes, such as mergers or acquisitions.
  • Ability to create and implement streamlined payroll processes in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Deep knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and best practices.
What You Can Expect
  • Variety of workplace arrangements including hybrid, remote, onsite.   
  • Compensation commensurate with employee qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market, and operational factors.
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Professional development program, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)
  • An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies, and qualities that set our team apart.   
What We Do
At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently® with RGP.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply. 
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