Senior HRP Consultant

5+ years of hands-on experience in payroll and HR consulting, including client-facing implementation, configuration, and support across multi-regional environments. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Payroll Administration, Business, or a related field; or in lieu of a degree, 6+ years of directly relevant consulting experience in payroll and HR. Proven experience with Sage 300 People (Payroll & HR) is essential. Strong understanding of regional labor laws, tax regulations, leave compliance, and payroll legislation — particularly within South Africa, with exposure to global markets being a plus. Ability to design and optimize end-to-end payroll and HR processes. Skilled in conducting requirements gathering, system configuration, user training, and post-implementation support for HRP systems. Demonstrated ability to build trust with clients, lead discovery and advisory conversations, and deliver tailored solutions. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, ClickUp). Familiarity with cloud-based HR and payroll platforms, documentation, and reporting tools. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and relationship management skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven, remote consulting environment. Experience in outsourced consulting, BPO, or shared services environments is preferred. Familiarity with Sage Intacct or other financial platforms is preferred. Background supporting or leading multi-regional HR/payroll implementations is preferred. Proven track record in process automation, SOP development, and change management is preferred.

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to HRP team members. Act as the go-to expert for complex implementation projects. Ensure compliance with global payroll, labor laws, and HR practices. Manage and maintain up-to-date project timelines and documentation. Deliver client-facing HR and payroll consulting with a focus on Sage 300 People. Act as a trusted advisor on compliance, leave management, and payroll tax frameworks. Support or lead the end-to-end implementation of HRP systems. Gather business requirements and translate them into system configuration. Facilitate user training, UAT support, go-live assistance, and post-launch stabilization. Maintain minimum billable hours. Provide strategic recommendations to improve clients’ HR and payroll efficiency. Ensure client processes comply with statutory and best practice HR and payroll standards. Serve as a subject matter expert within the HRP team. Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and approaches. Lead your team through organizational and technological changes.