Payroll Specialist: Client-Focused Payroll & Compliance

Baker Tilly US; Illinois; On-site; USD 22,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a payroll professional to provide direct support and consulting to our payroll clients. You will understand payroll in depth and stay current on payroll practices and laws to deliver accurate service.

Under the Payroll Supervisor, you will independently manage client relationships, escalate issues when needed, and lead new client implementations while training clients on payroll processes. Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all tasks.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree preferred or 2 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with ADP software platforms desirable.
• Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Highly detail oriented and focused on accuracy.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Strong adaptability and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to effectively work in a deadline driven environment serving multiple clients.
• Ability to provide exceptional client service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; appropriately and professionally communicates with all levels.
• Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Client Service & Deliverables: ensure payroll information accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Process payrolls timely, update records, compute bonuses or severance, review tax calculations.
• Prepare reports of earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer contributions.
• Implementation & Technology: manage client implementations, train clients on payroll processes.
• Be a resource to new hires and share knowledge to build team capabilities.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

ADP software

Outlook

MS Office Suite

Attention to detail

Client service

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ADP Payroll Software

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Baker Tilly US is seeking a payroll professional to provide direct support and consulting to our payroll clients. You will understand payroll in depth and stay current on payroll practices and laws to deliver accurate service.

Under the Payroll Supervisor, you will independently manage client relationships, escalate issues when needed, and lead new client implementations while training clients on payroll processes. Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in all tasks.