Payroll Operations Review Consultant

AlphaGov delivers public-sector consulting for cities, counties, school systems, special districts, utilities, and related agencies. Our work spans classification and compensation, organizational and operational studies, research and program evaluation, economic and workforce analysis, surveys and community research, and applied data and infrastructure research.
We engage experienced practitioners as project-based collaborators. Engagements are remote-first with occasional client travel. When you authorize it, AlphaGov may name you as an expert collaborator or key personnel on proposals that match your expertise. We build ready teams for live pursuits - not speculative staffing banks.
AlphaGov is building a bench of payroll operations consultants who review payroll processes, controls, and staffing for school districts, cities, counties, and special districts. You would assess how payroll works today and recommend practical improvements in accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
We confirm scope, schedule, and fee with you before any engagement begins.
What you'll do
• Map end-to-end payroll processes, from time entry and approvals to pay runs, deductions, and reporting
• Assess internal controls, segregation of duties, and prior audit findings
• Test compliance with FLSA, payroll tax, retirement system, and leave rules
• Review payroll staffing, workload, roles, and cross-training
• Evaluate how well the HRIS, ERP, and timekeeping systems support payroll and identify configuration gaps
• Benchmark practices against peer public employers and recommend a prioritized improvement plan
• Contribute qualifications and past-performance narrative to AlphaGov proposals when you authorize naming
Apply to be considered.

Required
• At least 5 years in public-sector payroll management, payroll audit, or payroll process consulting
• Hands-on knowledge of FLSA, payroll tax, and public retirement system reporting
• Experience writing assessment findings and recommendations for leadership
• Comfortable as a 1099 project-based consultant
Nice to have
• K-12 school district payroll experience, including certificated, classified, and contract pay
• CPP or FPC certification, or a CPA or CIA with payroll audit work
• Experience with public-sector ERP payroll modules (for example Munis, PeopleSoft, Workday, or Oracle)