Consulting Sr Associate, Education & Research- Payroll Strategy Specialist
$115k/y-$145k/y
Hurona month ago
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Summary
Huron is seeking a Consulting Sr Associate, Education & Research- Payroll Strategy Specialist to join their team in Chicago, IL. The role involves working with higher education clients to stabilize payroll operations and implement effective payroll strategies.
About the Role
As a Payroll Strategy Specialist, you will help clients achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, and implement new technologies. Your responsibilities will include supporting payroll transformations, improving data accuracy, advising on compliance, and designing scalable payroll processes.
About You
Required:
- 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.
Preferred:
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary range of $115k–$145k.
- Eligibility for annual incentive compensation based on performance.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Huron
Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with clients to put possible into practice by creating sound strategies, optimizing operations, accelerating digital transformation, and empowering businesses and their people to own their future. By embracing diverse perspectives, encouraging new ideas, and challenging the status quo, we create sustainable results for the organizations we serve. Learn more at huronconsultinggroup.com.
Chicago, IL