Outsourced Payroll Specialist | Client-Focused ADP Expert

Baker Tilly Vantagen, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage client payroll data, ensure accuracy within their payroll system, and support ADP WFN implementation and service delivery. You will build trusted client relationships, handle confidential employee information, and participate in project implementations while staying current with payroll regulations.

This role requires 3 years of payroll experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred; CPP is preferred; strong MS Office skills are essential to

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant payroll experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• CPP preferred.
• Experience with ADP WFN software and implementation experience.
• Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client payroll information is accurate within their specific payroll system and resolve any discrepancies
• Review and/or process payrolls in a timely manner to meet client deadlines to include updating employee records, calculating/paying bonuses or severance, reviewing accuracy of federal and state income related tax calculations, and reconciling payroll deposits, tax withholdings, wage garnishments, etc.
• Prepare reports of employee earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer’s contribution for social security and unemployment
• Establish strong and trusted client relationships by effectively consulting with clients on all payroll related matters
• Maintain confidence of employee data by keeping all information confidential
• Accurately convey detailed information in both written and verbal format
• Provide technical software support to clients
• Identify and accurately capture out of scope work
• Identify new opportunities to expand services to clients
• Be an additional resource to the implementation team when needed
• Interview clients to gain understanding of payroll needs
• Manage new client implementation projects, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction
• Train clients on payroll processes as necessary
• Be a resource to new hires and/or less experienced staff as it relates to clients, software, payroll, and/or processes
• Provide honest feedback to new hires/less experienced staff in a timely manner
• Help build team capabilities and knowledge by sharing insights and lessons learned
• Research and maintain product knowledge on ADP software platforms
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal practices and laws

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP WFN

Outlook & MS Office

Attention to detail

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPP preferred

Tools

ADP WFN software

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage client payroll data, ensure accuracy within their payroll system, and support ADP WFN implementation and service delivery. You will build trusted client relationships, handle confidential employee information, and participate in project implementations while staying current with payroll regulations.

This role requires 3 years of payroll experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred; CPP is preferred; strong MS Office skills are essential to