About Tulloch Consulting

At Tulloch Consulting, we partner with growing organizations across North America to build strong, scalable HR foundations. Our approach blends hands-on operational support with forward-looking insight—helping clients run efficiently today while preparing for tomorrow.

We are a highly collaborative, client-focused team that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

The HR Consultant – Payroll & Benefits is a detail-oriented, client-facing role focused on delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll and benefits support to primarily U.S.-based clients (with some Canadian exposure).

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning processes end-to-end, working with data, and being a reliable operational partner to clients. You will play a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy, benefits administration, reporting, and system integrity—while building strong relationships with client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations & Review

• Manage and support end-to-end payroll processes across multiple U.S. clients (and some Canadian payroll)
• Review and approve payrolls for accuracy, compliance, and completeness
• Partner with payroll providers and internal systems to resolve discrepancies
• Ensure proper handling of multi-state payroll considerations (U.S.)

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Support U.S. open enrollment processes and Canadian renewals
• Ensure benefit rate updates are accurate and implemented on time
• Act as liaison between clients, brokers, and benefit providers

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Perform regular payroll and benefits reconciliations (monthly, quarterly, year-end)
• Support financial alignment between payroll, benefits, and accounting records
• Prepare and deliver recurring and ad hoc reports for clients
• Analyze payroll and benefits data to identify trends, discrepancies, or risks

Year-End & Compliance Support

• Support year-end payroll activities including W-2 preparation and review
• Assist with benefits-related compliance and reporting, including:
• 401(k) testing (e.g., ADP/ACP)
• Non-discrimination testing (NDT)
• Ensure data accuracy and readiness for audits and filings

Systems & Data Management

• Maintain and update HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems
• Ensure data integrity across systems and platforms
• Support system implementations, transitions, and process improvements

Client Support & Communication

• Act as a primary or secondary point of contact for assigned clients
• Respond to payroll and benefits-related inquiries in a timely, professional manner
• Partner with client stakeholders to identify needs and improve processes
• Build strong, trust-based working relationships

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration (U.S. experience required)
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll processes (multi-state exposure preferred)
• Experience with benefits administration, including open enrollment cycles
• Familiarity with payroll compliance, reporting, and reconciliations
• Exposure to Canadian payroll and benefits is an asset
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (e.g., Paylocity, TriNet, Sequoia, Gusto, etc.)
• Strong Excel / data analysis skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in a multi-client environment
• Strong communication and client service skills

Core Competencies

• Detail & Accuracy – delivers high-quality, error-free work in complex payroll environments
• Ownership Mindset – takes accountability for processes and outcomes
• Client Focus – responsive, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Analytical Thinking – uses data to identify issues and drive improvements
• Process Improvement – continuously looks for ways to optimize systems and workflows

What Growth at Tulloch Can Look Like

This role is designed as a strong operational foundation with clear opportunities to expand into broader HR consulting work over time.

As you grow, you may have the opportunity to:

• Take on full client ownership, acting as a lead consultant across multiple HR functions
• Expand into strategic advisory, supporting workforce planning and organizational design
• Lead HR projects such as HR audits, policy development, and compliance reviews
• Build expertise in total rewards strategy, including compensation benchmarking and program design
• Support employee relations and performance management initiatives
• Design and deliver training and onboarding programs
• Contribute to thought leadership, internal process development, and scaling Tulloch’s consulting practice

Growth is based on performance, interest, and client needs—offering a path from operational specialist → well-rounded HR consultan