Senior Payroll Consultant — Remote & Multistate Expert

Baker Tilly US; Wyoming (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant for our Human Resources & Payroll Consulting team. You will support client engagements focused on payroll operations, compliance, and process improvement.

You’ll work closely with experienced team members to deliver high-quality solutions and help clients navigate complex payroll challenges. This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll knowledge who enjoys problem-solving, working with clients, and building expertise across different

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience in consulting, payroll provider, or in-house payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and multistate regulations.
• Experience with payroll tax forms and filings.

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.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality work.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Multistate regulations

Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPP certification (preferred)

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Paycom

Paycor

Job description

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Payroll Consultant for our Human Resources & Payroll Consulting team. You will support client engagements focused on payroll operations, compliance, and process improvement.

You’ll work closely with experienced team members to deliver high-quality solutions and help clients navigate complex payroll challenges. This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll knowledge who enjoys problem-solving, working with clients, and building expertise across different