Executive Director, HR & Payroll Managed Services

Baker Tilly (US); Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 182,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Managing Director, HR & Payroll – Managed Services to lead strategy, growth, and delivery of our recurring and non-recurring HR and payroll services. This executive leadership role will own practice strategy, profitable growth, client portfolio performance, service quality, talent leadership, and market presence while helping scale the practice nationally.

The Managing Director will serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior client stakeholders, originate and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR/payroll/benefits or managed services leadership.
• Experience leading complex client portfolios and multi-industry engagements.
• Strong technical payroll, HR, and benefits know-how.
• Proven business development with a professional network including C-suite stakeholders.
• Credentials such as CPP and/or SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CEBS or equivalent.
• Experience with major payroll software and HCM tech.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute service line strategy, growth, and delivery for Managed Services HRS Payroll & HR.
• Lead executive sponsorship of strategic client relationships and complex matters.
• Oversee service delivery standards, quality controls, and engagement economics.
• Expand client relationships through executive-level business development.
• Build and lead a high-performing leadership team; plan workforce and development.
• Sponsor the technology roadmap for HCM, payroll, automation, and reporting.
• Manage risk, contracts, ethics, and governance for client engagements.

Skills

Executive presence

Communication

Presentation

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

ADP

HCM & payroll platforms

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Managing Director, HR & Payroll – Managed Services to lead strategy, growth, and delivery of our recurring and non-recurring HR and payroll services. This executive leadership role will own practice strategy, profitable growth, client portfolio performance, service quality, talent leadership, and market presence while helping scale the practice nationally.

The Managing Director will serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior client stakeholders, originate and