Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Payroll & Compliances

Role Overview

We are seeking an Accounting Subject Matter Expert (SME) to collaborate with our Learning Design team in developing 1- to 3-hour courses focused on the Payroll Cycle and regulatory compliance. The role involves translating complex payroll regulations into structured educational content.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Curriculum Collaboration:

• Partner with Lead IDs to create content outlines for courses on the payroll processing journey, from gross pay calculation to tax filing (Form 941) .
• Select and curate appropriate sources/content for each course skill/lesson/learning objectives as needed.
• Validate the time-on-task (ToT) for each instructional component.

Instructional Material:

• Write instructional content as needed: case studies, concept guides, interactive scripts
• Write anecdotes to form real-world connections with the concepts being taught
• Support the creation of slide decks and demonstration videos for payroll software, such as Kronos .

Assessment Design:

• Review formative assessment items for accuracy, currency, alignment with learning objectives, and consistency with course instructional content
• Develop practical scenarios for payroll auditing and ACA compliance .
• Develop hands-on learning/practice activities, as well as lab activities (if required), along with the required data set and documentation, using the appropriate templates.

Quality Assurance:

• Review demo video scripts and storyboards to ensure payroll cycle and regulations are accurately represented.

Feedback Integration:

• Support the implementation of client and stakeholder feedback to ensure the accuracy of content.

Qualifications

• Experience: Professional background in Accounting, specifically in Payroll Management and US Compliance (FLSA, ACA) .
• Skills: Attention to detail to produce error-free technical content regarding tax and deductions.
• Previous experience in training or educational roles is a plus.
• Experience writing instructional materials and online course development.