Payroll Consulting Manager

Baker Tilly•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

As a member of the Human Resources & Payroll Consulting group, you’ll be part of a team focused on client service and collaboration. You will play a key role on payroll-related consulting projects and serve as a subject matter expert for questions within the firm. Projects and topics for review include, but are not limited to: Assessment / audit of client payroll processes and procedures Multistate payroll compliance review Federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations Set up and application of payroll earnings and deductions Reciprocity, convenience of employer, and other key payroll regulations Fringe benefit treatment Incentive pay and deferred compensation tax treatment Annual and quarterly tax forms Preparation of amended tax forms including 941, 941X, W-2C, etc. Employee classification reviews and wage treatment Overtime and regular rate of pay calculations As a Payroll Consulting Manager, you must be able to deliver quality client service, offer insightful solutions, and balance multiple priorities. You will also be expected to have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to accurately and clearly relay complex information regarding payroll compliance and operations to clients and internal customers. You will have the opportunity to further your career and gain valuable knowledge working with a wide variety of clients across different industry sectors, and geographies as well as partner with other Baker Tilly teams including Human Resources, Client Accounting Services, Risk Management, and Transaction Advisory services.

Requirements

5 - 7+ years of relevant experience, including previous work at a consultancy firm or payroll vendor.
Bachelor’s degree in Payroll, Human Resources, Business or related studies and/or a combination of education and relevant experience
Willingness to travel as needed.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects for multiple clients. Projects will vary in size, subject, and complexity.
Time management and organizational skills are required for success.
Strong functional knowledge of payroll processes, requirements, and multistate regulations.
Excellent internal and external oral and written communications skills, within and across all levels of the organization.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, both with internal colleagues and external clients, at all levels within an organization
Strong numbers acumen, including analytical abilities and knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Demonstrate technical competence and take business driven approach to assisting clients and completing projects and engagements.
Encourage and facilitate collaboration among team members and provide support, guidance, and leadership as necessary.
Demonstrate a commitment to timely feedback and responsiveness to client inquiries.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic, setting an example for others.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional certification
Knowledge of various payroll platforms, such as ADP, PeopleSoft/Oracle, SAP, Workday, Paycom, Paycor, and other solutions including available functionality, processes, and reporting capability.

Responsibilities

Assessment / audit of client payroll processes and procedures
Multistate payroll compliance review
Federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Set up and application of payroll earnings and deductions
Reciprocity, convenience of employer, and other key payroll regulations
Fringe benefit treatment
Incentive pay and deferred compensation tax treatment
Annual and quarterly tax forms
Preparation of amended tax forms including 941, 941X, W-2C, etc.
Employee classification reviews and wage treatment
Overtime and regular rate of pay calculations
deliver quality client service
offer insightful solutions
balance multiple priorities
accurately and clearly relay complex information regarding payroll compliance and operations to clients and internal customers
identifying new and follow-up engagement opportunities and developing strong relationships with clients
preparing proposals and engagement letters
Complete assigned tasks on time and consistent with deliverables and ask for support and direction when needed.
Understand the scope and details of assigned projects and identify and communicate the need for additional resources as necessary.