Job Title: Managed Services Payroll Specialist

Location: Fully Remote (US-based only)

Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm

Eligibility: US Nationals only

About the Company

Our client is a prestigious and rapidly growing HRIT consultancy, partnering with organizations nationwide to deliver best-in-class payroll and HR technology solutions. Known for their expertise, client-centric approach, and modern delivery model, they continue to expand their managed services function to support increasing demand.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Managed Services Payroll Specialist with strong hands-on expertise in Paylocity or UKG Pro. This is a highly operational, client-facing role where you will act as a payroll subject matter expert, supporting multiple clients, analyzing payroll data, and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This position will start on a temp-to-perm basis, offering an excellent pathway to long-term growth within a respected consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end payroll support within a managed services model using Paylocity or UKG Pro
• Act as a trusted payroll advisor for clients, providing clear guidance and solutions
• Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for optimization
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across client accounts
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve issues
• Support ongoing process improvements and best practices within managed services

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist within Paylocity or UKG Pro
• Strong operational payroll expertise with a detail-oriented, data-driven mindset
• Ability to analyze complex payroll data and translate findings into actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills with confidence in a client-facing environment
• Experience working within a managed services or consultancy model strongly preferred
• US National (required)

Why Join?

• Fully remote role within the US
• Opportunity to join a high-growth, prestigious HRIT consultancy
• Exposure to a variety of clients and payroll environments
• Temp-to-perm structure offering flexibility and long-term career potential

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Luchian Van Der Merwe