Senior Payroll Consultant at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Senior Payroll Consultant

As a Senior Payroll Consultant within our 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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 3 years of payroll experience, ideally within a consulting firm, payroll provider, or in-house payroll function
• Bachelor degree required
• 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
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification strongly preferred (or in progress)
• 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)

How You'll Succeed

• Build and apply technical payroll knowledge across a variety of client situations
• Take a proactive, detail-oriented approach to delivering high-quality work
• Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive team environment
• Stay current on payroll regulations and industry trends
• Demonstrate responsiveness and a strong commitment to client service

Why Join Us You'll have the opportunity to grow your payroll expertise while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, client-focused environment. This role offers exposure to a wide range of payroll challenges and systems, helping you build a strong foundation for long-term career growth. The pay rate range for this job position is $49,500 to $118,990. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.