Company Overview
At Sylogist, we are purpose-driven to “empower the good our customers do.”
We provide SaaS-based software solutions to the non-profit, government, and education sectors, and we take immense pride in the work of our customers and the products we build to support them. Our team is collaborative, enthusiastic and delivers on our promises. If you want to apply your skills to improve trusted technology that supports over 2000 customers around the world, then let’s talk!
We are seeking a highly qualified Payroll Consultant to join our growing SylogistEd Implementation Team. This individual will specialize in Payroll Implementations in the K-12 Education Sector and serve as a subject-matter expert on school district payroll operations. The Payroll Consultant will work directly with school business officials and district payroll personnel to implement and support SylogistEd’s accounting and payroll solutions, ensuring accurate setup, smooth transitions, and long-term customer satisfaction. This position is remote; however, travel to a school district’s local office will be required during certain phases of the implementation.
Responsibilities Include:
Implementation Configuration
· Configure and implement the Payroll and Human Resources modules within the SylogistEd K-12 accounting software suite according to company standards, best practices, and district requirements.
· Analyze district payroll processes, pay schedules, and benefit structures to ensure proper software setup.
· Import, validate, and reconcile employee demographic, contract, and pay data during data migration.
· Perform payroll testing and validation with district staff to confirm accuracy of calculations for earnings, deductions, and benefits.
· Document business processes, configuration steps, and district-specific payroll requirements.
Customer Training Support
· Provide end-user training for payroll administrators, HR staff, and business managers.
· Develop training materials, reference guides, and recorded sessions to support user adoption.
Project Participation
· Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop and execute project plans, including milestones, deliverables, and risk management.
· Participate in weekly status calls and provide clear updates on progress, issues, and upcoming activities.
· Act as the primary contact for customer payroll issues during implementation—tracking tickets, communicating updates, and working with internal teams to troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly and professionally.
· Assist in documenting “success criteria” and ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to customer satisfaction.
· Contribute to testing and feedback for new payroll features prior to release.
Internal Collaboration
· Serve as the internal payroll subject-matter expert, supporting other team members with payroll and HR functional knowledge.
· Partner with the Product and Development teams to provide feedback, enhancement requests, and validation of new functionality.
· Participate in post-project reviews to document lessons learned and contribute to process improvement.
What We Look for in You:
Must-Haves
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a K-12 school district business office, preferably in the payroll department.
· Strong understanding of payroll concepts, including pay cycles, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and tax compliance.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfort working in cloud-based software applications.
· Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
· Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and customer-focused.
· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
· Some travel required (typically less than 25%).
Nice-to-Haves
· Experience with SylogistEd, SunPac, or similar K-12 accounting and payroll systems.
· Knowledge of state and federal payroll reporting requirements for educational institutions.
· Experience conducting training sessions or workshops for end users.
· Understanding of general ledger integration with payroll systems.
Key Competencies
· Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret payroll data and identify discrepancies.
· Customer Service Orientation: Demonstrates patience and professionalism when supporting users.
· Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to streamline payroll workflows.
· Collaboration: Works effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Adaptability: Handles change with a positive attitude and flexibility.
We're an inclusive company that values the personal and professional growth of its employees! At Sylogist, you'll experience:
- A company where you can really make a meaningful impact
- A healthy work-life balance
- Benefits that cover health, wealth, and wellness
- Sylogist is a remote-first company.
Sylogist does not offer sponsorships. All candidates must provide proper employment documentation showing immediate eligibility to work in the country in which the role is based.
If you’re as excited about making a difference as we are, we would love to hear from you!
Sylogist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Sylogist will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. 
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