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Part Time Strategy Consultant Jobs in California

Next Level Strategies

Payroll Consultant

Pleasant Hill, CA · Remote

$50 - $65/hr

... Strategies as a Payroll Consultant and manage diverse tasks for a variety of clients with the support of a knowledgeable team, bring your expertise to make a big impact! Work Type: Part Time, Monday ...

Street Level Strategy

Political Canvasser

Fresno, CA · On-site

$25/hr

About Street Level Strategy Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting ... (part-time) * Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites * Opportunity to make a ...

Street Level Strategy

Political Canvasser

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$30/hr

About Street Level Strategy Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting ... (part-time) * Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites * Opportunity to make a ...

Street Level Strategy

Political Canvasser

Fresno, CA

$25/hr

About Street Level Strategy Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting ... (part-time) * Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites * Opportunity to make a ...

Street Level Strategy

Political Canvasser

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$30/hr

About Street Level Strategy Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting ... (part-time) * Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites * Opportunity to make a ...

Street Level Strategy

Political Canvasser

Madera, CA

$25/hr

About Street Level Strategy Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting ... (part-time) * Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites * Opportunity to make a ...

Street Level Strategy

Political Canvasser

Escondido, CA · On-site

$28/hr

About Street Level Strategy Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting ... (part-time) * Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites * Opportunity to make a ...

Street Level Strategy

Political Canvasser

Madera, CA · On-site

$25/hr

About Street Level Strategy Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting ... (part-time) * Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites * Opportunity to make a ...

Street Level Strategy

Political Canvasser

Merced, CA

$25/hr

About Street Level Strategy Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting ... (part-time) * Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites * Opportunity to make a ...

Street Level Strategy

Political Canvasser

Madera, CA · On-site

$25/hr

About Street Level Strategy Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting ... (part-time) * Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites * Opportunity to make a ...

Street Level Strategy

Political Canvasser

Temecula, CA · On-site

$25/hr

About Street Level Strategy Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting ... (part-time) * Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites * Opportunity to make a ...

Street Level Strategy

Political Canvasser

Escondido, CA · On-site

$28/hr

About Street Level Strategy Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting ... (part-time) * Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites * Opportunity to make a ...

Street Level Strategy

Political Canvasser

Merced, CA · On-site

$25/hr

About Street Level Strategy Street Level Strategy, LLC is a political and public affairs consulting ... (part-time) * Mileage reimbursement for travel between canvassing sites * Opportunity to make a ...

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What does a part time strategy consultant do?

A Part Time Strategy Consultant helps organizations solve business challenges and develop growth strategies while working on a flexible, part-time schedule. Their responsibilities typically include analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities for improvement, and advising management on best practices. They may work remotely or on-site, collaborating with clients to implement effective solutions. This role is ideal for experienced consultants seeking flexibility or professionals looking to leverage their expertise without a full-time commitment.

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Part-time strategy consultants often manage several clients or projects simultaneously, which requires strong organizational and time-management skills. They typically allocate dedicated blocks of time to each engagement, prioritize tasks based on client deadlines, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders to set expectations. Many firms provide collaborative tools and regular check-ins to ensure consultants stay aligned with broader team objectives, even when working remotely or with flexible hours. Balancing multiple projects can be challenging, but it also offers exposure to a variety of industries and business challenges.

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Payroll Consultant

Next Level Strategies

Pleasant Hill, CA • Remote

$50 - $65/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

This is a remote position.

Join our team at Next Level Strategies as a Payroll Consultant and manage diverse tasks for a variety of clients with the support of a knowledgeable team, bring your expertise to make a big impact!

Work Type: Part Time, Monday-Friday. Flexible schedule between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST daily, morning availability is required. (Part Time to start, potential to move to Full Time)

Location: Remote within CA to support our clients onsite when needed

Compensation: $50-$65hr Non-Exempt

Are you a detail-oriented Payroll Consultant with a passion for numbers and a knack for keeping things running smoothly? We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Consultant to join our team and ensure accurate, timely payroll for our clients.

In this role, your expertise across multiple payroll platforms, ability to manage employee timekeeping records with precision, and talent for keeping multiple balls in the air while maintaining excellent customer service, will make you successful at NLS. Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential, as you’ll rely on it for data reconciliation, reporting, and processing. Professionalism is a must, as you will serve as a trusted resource for our clients, handling sensitive information with care and accuracy. If you love variety and have excellent payroll skills, we want to hear from you!

A typical day at NLS can look like.. responding to payroll-related questions from employees at a variety of clients, interacting with 401k and benefit providers, independent focus time to complete payroll deadlines, pulling reports for a client’s accounting team, and so on. No two days are the same, and you love that!



Requirements

To be successful in the Payroll Consultant role, here is a little about you…

Proven experience (5 – 7 years minimum) managing multiple clients and processing numerous payrolls each week in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Ideal if you’ve worked successfully in a consulting role in the past. We have found over time that consultants who are used to client work – with varied client personalities, industries, processes, and software, are the most successful.

Additional skillsets for success:

· A keen eye for detail and organization is one of your many superpowers.

· Ability to prioritize your workload in a proactive, organized way.

· A phenomenal communicator; Overcommunication? No.Such.Thing! You excel at both verbal and written communication.

· You are the Sherlock Holmes of payroll – naturally curious and a mystery solver. If there is an anomaly in the pay data, you notice it and track down the answer.

· Your attitude is one of your greatest assets! You are cool under pressure, experienced with handling client issues and last-minute changes with a smile.

· You have benefits, 401k reporting, and multi-state payroll experience.

· General accounting experience preferred/ journal entries

· Ownership of client deliverables, commitment to client satisfaction, understanding the importance of accurate and timely payrolls? Of course!

· Comfortable enough with California’s wage and hour compliance requirements to answer some compliance-related questions.

· Familiar with an array of software platforms such as, Paychex, Paylocity, Gusto and Rippling.

*** Emphasis on Paylocity and Rippling. Additional software such as Slack, Asana, Google Suite, MS Office, Ease (Mineral) are also helpful. We are a Mac shop and prefer comfortability with Mac technology.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in the workplace.



Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, Vacation, Sick Pay, Holidays, Development Benefit, Technology Stipend, Wellness Benefit


Who We Are:

Next Level Strategies was founded in 2003 to provide tactical and strategic support for all areas of Human Resources Management, recruiting and payroll, by the project or as a totally outsourced function. We have consultants in the San Francisco Bay Area; Austin, Texas; and New York City, New York, to support our clients. We coach our clients through all facets of employment – from recruiting a key employee, to managing conflict in the workplace, writing an employee manual, delivering annual harassment prevention training, eliciting top performance from all employees, and guiding companies through terminations and layoffs.