Senior Payroll Strategy & Compliance Manager

Baker Tilly International; Dallas (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 63,300 - 220,830; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Senior Manager, Payroll - Managed HR Services in the United States. You will lead complex payroll engagements and mentor teams while driving client outcomes across multi-state payroll operations.

We value CPP certification, a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of payroll experience, and strong leadership and consulting skills. You will partner with clients and firm leadership to deliver compliant, efficient payroll solutions and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• CPP certification required.
• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• People management experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll operations, payroll tax regulations, and multi-state compliance.
• Experience in consulting or outsourced payroll environments.
• Experience with multiple payroll platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll consulting engagements, including payroll process assessments, compliance reviews, payroll tax analysis, and operational improvements.
• Contribute to business development activities, including identifying opportunities for additional services and supporting proposal development.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll regulations, multi-state payroll compliance, payroll tax requirements, and payroll best practices.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring quality deliverables and exceptional client service.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to payroll consultants and managers.
• Support payroll, process improvements and technology optimization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and escalation point for complex payroll matters.
• Partner with firm leadership to support practice growth, operational efficiency, and service innovation.

Skills

People management

Payroll operations

Multi-state payroll

Payroll strategy

Project leadership

Client relationships

Consulting payroll

Multiple payroll platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPP certification

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Senior Manager, Payroll - Managed HR Services in the United States. You will lead complex payroll engagements and mentor teams while driving client outcomes across multi-state payroll operations.

We value CPP certification, a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of payroll experience, and strong leadership and consulting skills. You will partner with clients and firm leadership to deliver compliant, efficient payroll solutions and service excellence.