HCM Payroll Business and Systems Implementation Senior Analyst
Crowe • California, United States • Full Time • $76,200–$151,000 / year
Posted on Sat, May 30, 2026
Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:
At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.
Job Description:
Crowe is seeking an experienced and dynamic Government Consultant to join our growing public sector consulting practice. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and contribute to impactful projects that help government clients modernize their Human Capital Management (HCM) and payroll systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in management consulting, a passion for solving complex business challenges, and the ability to lead teams and drive results.Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with public sector clients to design and implement solutions that improve business processes and address organizational challenges.
Analyze business operations and develop actionable recommendations for improvement.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, interviews, and workshops to gather business and technical requirements.
Document staffing models, technology systems, workflows, and associated costs.
Deliver high-quality written reports, process documentation, and engaging client presentations.
Support proposal development, client relationship management, and business development efforts.
Work closely with project managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Required Qualifications
Undergraduate degree and 3 to 5 years of professional experience in management consulting
In-depth knowledge of HR/Payroll processes
Prior experience implementing payroll or HCM software, including system configuration and testing
Strong experience working with public sector clients
Experience working on HCM technology implementation projects
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and quantitative skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
Self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively
A consistent record of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Current certification in one or more of the following: CBAP, CSM, PMI-PBA, or PMP
Experience leading small projects or coordinating cross-functional project teams
Experience working with enterprise-level government systems and public sector project lifecycles
Experience with requirements management software such as IBM ELM, Jira, Confluence, or others
We appreciate talent from all over the United States and are willing to consider candidates who may not be located near a Crowe office location for this role/opening!
We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.
The application deadline for this role is 12/31/2026.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $76,200.00 - $151,000.00 per year.Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!
How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!
More about Crowe:
Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Crowe LLP does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.
Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban-the-Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable.
We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.
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