Senior Payroll Consultant
About The Position
As a Senior Payroll Consultant within Baker Tilly's Human Resources & Payroll Consulting team, you will support a variety of client engagements focused on payroll operations, compliance, and process improvement. You’ll work closely with experienced team members to deliver high-quality solutions and help clients navigate complex payroll challenges. This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll knowledge who enjoys problem-solving, working with clients, and building expertise across different industries and systems. The position is mostly remote, but team members must be within 50 miles of a Baker Tilly office in Texas (Dallas, Houston, Austin, Waco, Pearland), Wisconsin (Madison, Milwaukee, Appleton, Janesville, Eau Claire) or Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Clarks Summit, Lancaster, Allentown, Pittston, State College, Williamsport, New Castle).
Requirements
- 3-5 years of payroll experience, ideally within a consulting firm, payroll provider, or in-house payroll function
- Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and multistate regulations
- Experience with payroll tax forms and filings
- Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, Oracle/PeopleSoft, Paycom, Paycor, or similar platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Nice To Haves
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification strongly preferred (or in progress)
Responsibilities
- Support payroll consulting engagements across a range of clients, industries, and geographies
- Assist in assessing and improving client payroll processes, controls, and procedures
- Perform multistate payroll compliance reviews, including federal, state, and local regulations
- Support payroll tax activities, including preparation and review of forms (e.g., 941, 941-X, W-2C)
- Assist with payroll setup and configuration, including earnings, deductions, and tax treatments
- Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Support reviews related to employee classification, wage treatment, and overtime calculations
- Research and apply payroll regulations, including reciprocity and other multistate considerations
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality work
- Communicate payroll concepts and findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Contribute to project deliverables and ensure work is completed on time and aligned with expectations
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
