Payroll Ops Consultant

at  Magnit

Who We Are
Magnit is the future of work. Serving hundreds of the world’s most recognizable brands for the past 30+ years, Magnit offers the industry’s first holistic platform for the modern workforce. Magnit’s integrated workforce management (IWM) platform supported by data, software, intelligence, and best-in-class services team is key to our clients’ success. It can adapt quickly to regional or industry economic shifts, and provides the speed, scale, flexibility, transparency, and expertise required to meet an organization’s contingent workforce management, talent strategy and broader organization goals. At Magnit, you’ll work with passionate colleagues who collaborate and deliver meaningful results that positively transform the largest companies around the globe.
The Team
The Client Payroll Operations (CPO) Team is a dynamic, high-energy team which provides top-tier contingent workforce payroll processing and support to Magnit field services teams domestically. The CPO team works cross-functionally with internal partners including Invoicing, Finance, Human Resources, Training, and Client Services (CS) to ensure payroll related transactions are processed accurately, timely, and compliantly for the diverse workforce that Magnit supports.
Day in the Life
Magnit is looking for a Payroll Operations Consultant to help support our Client Payroll teams work more effectively by utilizing key data elements. The Payroll Operations Consultant is responsible for providing expert advice and guidance to clients and key internal stakeholders on the execution of Magnit’s proprietary solutions, including process design, system configuration, and on-going payroll process execution/support. The Payroll Operations Consultant manages several client payroll processes including analyzing payroll operations processes, identifying areas for improvement, and developing solutions to enhance performance.
This role must work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to deliver world class service to our customers, their workforce, and colleagues to identify risk, consult and advise on best practices, and ensure internal and legal compliance. This critical role is looked upon to develop and meet defined key performance initiatives (KPI’s), implement process efficiencies, and foster a productive team environment. This role must also provide oversight, validation, and reconciliation of payroll processes and data management to ensure accuracy to support an outstanding service experience for our customers and their contingent workforces. The attention to detail required and continuous workflow makes this a great position for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, analytical role.
The Growth
This role benefits from the support of an experienced Supervisor of Payroll Operations who will work closely to provide guidance and feedback as you develop and progress in your role. We are committed to our employees’ growth – we have formalized development programs and actively advertise our open positions internally to support the internal movement.

What You Will Do

• Act as a consultant to internal and external stakeholders to determine business requirements and needs of customized payroll processes to identify and/or mitigate payroll risk. Consult, recommend, and partner with key stakeholders to carry out best-in-class solutions as appropriate in areas such as payroll, benefits, time, and human resources policy and procedures.
• Research, troubleshoot, and develop solutions for Magnit/client application issues in the areas of payroll system setup, payroll functionality, and general payroll client inquiries.
• Work with and mentor Client Payroll Operations Analysts to optimize daily payroll processing and to ensure every client interaction is a best-in-class experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in identifying, escalating, developing short and long-term solutions and mitigating critical issues in a timely manner to ensure optimal system utilization and regulatory compliance at an enterprise-level.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and teams to identify key payroll processes and requirements, areas for improvement in department-wide processes and strategy, and delivery of such continuous advancements.
• Independently develop and deliver client process documentation, governance, and execution on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

What You Will Need

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Bachelor’s Degree required or 5+ years of payroll related work experience.
• PayrollOrg Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designations preferred.
• Experience and ability to navigate multiple company systems in execution of the successful payroll process.
• Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in HR Administration/HRMS, Payroll, and VMS software/environments. Experience with Employer of Record (EOR) payroll environments preferred.
• Positive outlook and attitude with solid technical and problem-solving skills. You will take the initiative to seek answers, solutions, and positive outcomes in a timely manner for both the client and Magnit.
• Possess the HR, payroll knowledge, and the necessary competencies to deliver value to Magnit’s clients.
• The ability to research complex payroll process issues and develop remediation plans to mitigate any risk to the client and Magnit. This includes the ability to perform basic and complex research and communicating results to internal and external stakeholders.
• You will set priorities, organize your day, multi-task, change direction, and provide prompt follow-up. You will strive to exceed client expectations in every interaction.
• Anticipate and meet future client needs through effective planning that aligns with our vision, goals, and strategic initiatives.
• Possess intermediate or greater MS excel spreadsheet skills with a concentration on reference, lookup, and logical functions.
• The ability to measure, monitor, and control quality outcomes with strong process management skill working towards defined key performance metrics.
• Recognizing and resolving complex issues within appropriate timelines and with a sense of urgency.
• Partner with management in process change management and be adaptable to a flexible work environment while keeping focus on meeting defined goals and deliverables.
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SAS etc.) is a plus. Adept at queries and report writing is considered a plus

Compensation: The salary for the role ranges from $75,000-$85,000 USD annually.
Salary is based on experience skills, and geographical location
TA: Toni Priestley
What Magnit will Offer You
At Magnit,you’ll be joining an innovative, high-growth environment and can quickly make an impact to help transform the largest companies in the world. You will work with passionate colleagues who collaborate and deliver. Magnit offers all employees the opportunity for growth and development, and we want individuals to fulfill their potential and blaze their own trails!
Magnit will offer you a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO, medical,
dental, and vision coverage, retirement planning, as well as discounts and perks for tickets, travel, merchandise and more! Magnit encourages employees to participate in giving back, and we will match employee contributions to favorite charities and support corporate volunteering hours to make a difference in your community!
If this role isn’t for you
Stay in touch, we will let you know when we have new positions on the team. To see a complete list of our open career opportunities please visit
https://magnitglobal.com/us/en/company/careers.html
To do our best work we need different viewpoints. Therefore, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all

• Act as a consultant to internal and external stakeholders to determine business requirements and needs of customized payroll processes to identify and/or mitigate payroll risk. Consult, recommend, and partner with key stakeholders to carry out best-in-class solutions as appropriate in areas such as payroll, benefits, time, and human resources policy and procedures.
• Research, troubleshoot, and develop solutions for Magnit/client application issues in the areas of payroll system setup, payroll functionality, and general payroll client inquiries.
• Work with and mentor Client Payroll Operations Analysts to optimize daily payroll processing and to ensure every client interaction is a best-in-class experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in identifying, escalating, developing short and long-term solutions and mitigating critical issues in a timely manner to ensure optimal system utilization and regulatory compliance at an enterprise-level.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and teams to identify key payroll processes and requirements, areas for improvement in department-wide processes and strategy, and delivery of such continuous advancements.
• Independently develop and deliver client process documentation, governance, and execution on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)