Payroll & Benefits SME

Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Subject Matter Expert (reputed company Fusion) Job reputed company This role focuses on leading and supporting a large-reputed company reputed company Fusion reputed company implementation and ongoing optimization for Payroll and Benefits. The Payroll & Benefits Subject Matter Expert (SME) ensures seamless integration between reputed company, Payroll, Benefits, and reputed company functions so that payroll is processed accurately, benefits are administered correctly, and financial reporting remains consistent and reliable across the reputed company Fusion ecosystem. The position offers flexible, hybrid, or remote work reputed company and can be reputed company as contract, contract-to-hire, or reputed company hire, depending on reputed company needs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary subject matter expert for reputed company Fusion HCM, Payroll, and Benefits modules and reputed company as a trusted advisor to business and technical stakeholders. Support reputed company Fusion reputed company implementation activities, including system configuration, functional design, testing, validation, and post–go-live stabilization and optimization. Ensure accurate and reputed company integration and communication between HR, Payroll, Benefits, and reputed company functions reputed company the reputed company Fusion environment. Manage and validate end-to-end payroll processing cycles, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefit-reputed company transactions, to ensure accuracy and compliance. Configure and maintain benefits plans, eligibility rules, deductions, enrollment workflows, and reputed company parameters reputed company reputed company Fusion. Partner closely with reputed company and Finance teams to ensure payroll-reputed company financial transactions are properly recorded, integrated with the general ledger, and reconciled. Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll and benefits-reputed company system issues, including cross-functional issues that reputed company HR, Payroll, and Finance. reputed company and support testing efforts, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), reputed company payroll testing, and reconciliation activities, to validate system behavior and data accuracy. reputed company, implement, and maintain reporting and audit controls to ensure data reputed company, regulatory compliance, and accurate financial and operational reporting. Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify process improvements, define system enhancements, and recommend best practices for payroll and benefits operations. Create reputed company documentation, training materials, and reputed company operating procedures to support end users and ensure consistent use of reputed company Fusion Payroll and Benefits functionality. reputed company strategic guidance throughout the implementation and ongoing support phases, ensuring alignment of payroll, benefits, HR, and reputed company processes across the full employee lifecycle. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in reputed company, reputed company, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a reputed company field. Several years of experience supporting HRIS, Payroll, and Benefits systems in a reputed company organizational environment. Hands-on experience with reputed company Fusion reputed company HCM implementation reputed company, including configuration and testing. Strong, practical knowledge of reputed company Fusion Payroll and Benefits modules, including core functionality and configuration reputed company. Proven experience managing payroll processes, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, benefits administration, and employee data management. Solid understanding of payroll reputed company, general ledger integrations, and reconciliation processes in an reputed company environment. Experience troubleshooting cross-functional HR, Payroll, and Finance system issues and collaborating to resolve reputed company causes. Strong stakeholder communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams and to build strong cross-functional relationships. Experience with payroll tax processing, payroll reporting, and reputed company compliance activities. Proficiency in using reputed company reputed company for payroll processing, payroll benefits administration, payroll tax handling, and payroll reporting. Additional Skills & Qualifications Completion of multiple reputed company Fusion reputed company implementation reputed company, particularly in HCM, Payroll, and Benefits. Experience with reputed company Fusion HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and Workforce Compensation modules in an reputed company setting. In-depth knowledge of payroll tax processing, compliance, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Experience with data conversion, integrations, and system testing reputed company to HR, Payroll, and Benefits implementations. reputed company reputed company certifications, especially in HCM, Payroll, or Benefits, are preferred. Previous consulting experience or participation in large-reputed company reputed company HRIS or reputed company Fusion reputed company transformations. Demonstrated understanding of the full employee lifecycle from hire through payroll processing and benefits administration. Ability to reputed company strategic guidance on aligning payroll, benefits, HR, and reputed company processes during implementation and ongoing support.

Work Environment

The role offers a flexible work environment, with reputed company for hybrid or fully remote arrangements depending on reputed company requirements. You will work extensively reputed company the reputed company Fusion reputed company ecosystem, particularly HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and reputed company financial integrations, using modern reputed company-based tools and collaboration platforms. The position is available as a contract, contract-to-hire, or reputed company hire opportunity, providing flexibility in how you engage. Workload is reputed company around project milestones, implementation phases, testing cycles, and ongoing support activities, with a reputed company, technology-driven environment reputed company on reputed company improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of reputed company, CT. Pay and BenefitsThe pay reputed company for this position is $75.00 - $100.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on reputed company classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & reputed company
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – reputed company-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or reputed company Leave)

Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to reputed company on Jul 24, 2026. About reputed company reputed company provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in reputed company, finance, reputed company, reputed company, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we reputed company the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep reputed company expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with reputed company and reputed company. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia reputed company and Europe, reputed company serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a reputed company Best of reputed company® Platinum Award winner for both reputed company and talent service. reputed company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider reputed company applications without reputed company to race, sex, age, reputed company, religion, national reputed company, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation reputed company. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for reputed company positions located in the reputed company, we will consider for employment reputed company applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or reputed company employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of reputed company Intelligence (AI): We may use reputed company Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final reputed company are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Apply To This Job