Payroll Transformation Manager — Flexible Schedule

RSM US LLP; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking a Consulting Manager for Payroll Services to lead advisory engagements, assess and optimize multi-state payroll operations, and design scalable operating models. You will oversee governance, KPIs, and transition activities while partnering with HR, IT, and finance teams to deliver measurable client value.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, client relationship stewardship, and developing staff while supporting growth of the managed payroll practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, HR, Information Systems, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in payroll consulting, payroll operations, or payroll managed services.
• Demonstrated experience leading payroll outsourcing transitions or payroll system implementations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax, wage and hour regulations, and compliance controls.
• Proven project and stakeholder management across complex, multi-entity environments.
• Ability to translate operational challenges into scalable solutions.
• Preferred Experience within a consulting firm or managed services provider.
• Exposure to high-volume, multi-state, or global payroll operations.
• Familiarity with major payroll and HRIS platforms (Workday, ADP, Dayforce, UKG, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Professional certifications such as CPP, PMP, or Lean/Six Sigma.
• Experience designing SLAs, KPIs, and governance frameworks for outsourced services.
• Knowledge of Canada or other global payroll tax, wage and hour regulations, and compliance controls.

Responsibilities

• Managed Payroll Advisory & Assessment: Lead comprehensive payroll assessments across governance, compliance, controls, technology, and service delivery maturity.
• Process Optimization & Service Delivery Excellence: Standardize payroll processes, controls, and documentation; establish metrics and QA frameworks.
• Engagement & Program Management: Manage multiple client engagements across scope, budget, timeline, and resources; coordinate cross-functionally.
• Practice Development: Serve as primary relationship lead during assessment, transition, and stabilization; mentor consultants and contribute to proposals.

Skills

Payroll advisory

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Process optimization

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/HR/IS

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)

PMP (Project Management Professional)

Lean/Six Sigma

Tools

Workday

ADP

Dayforce

UKG

SAP

Oracle

Job description

RSM US LLP is seeking a Consulting Manager for Payroll Services to lead advisory engagements, assess and optimize multi-state payroll operations, and design scalable operating models. You will oversee governance, KPIs, and transition activities while partnering with HR, IT, and finance teams to deliver measurable client value.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, client relationship stewardship, and developing staff while supporting growth of the managed payroll practice.