Senior Payroll Consultant — Multistate & Systems Expert

Baker Tilly US; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to join the Human Resources & Payroll Consulting team. You will support payroll operations, compliance, and process improvement for diverse clients across multiple geographies.

You’ll collaborate with experienced colleagues, navigate complex regulations, and deliver high-quality payroll solutions while building expertise across industries and systems. This role emphasizes client service and accurate data analysis.

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience in a consulting firm, payroll provider, or in-house payroll function.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience can substitute for degree.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and multistate regulations.
• Experience with payroll tax forms and filings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools.
• CPP certification strongly preferred (or in progress).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multistate payroll

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Paycom

Paycor

Job description

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant to join the Human Resources & Payroll Consulting team. You will support payroll operations, compliance, and process improvement for diverse clients across multiple geographies.

You’ll collaborate with experienced colleagues, navigate complex regulations, and deliver high-quality payroll solutions while building expertise across industries and systems. This role emphasizes client service and accurate data analysis.