Strategic Outsourced Payroll Specialist

Baker Tilly; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Lancaster, PA to manage client payrolls, ensure accuracy, and support ADP RUN implementations. You will maintain client confidentiality and deliver timely payroll processing with precision.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of payroll experience, familiarity with ADP RUN, and strong communication skills to service multiple clients and adapt to evolving payroll rules.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant payroll experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience can substitute.
• CPP preferred.
• Experience with ADP RUN software and implementation.
• Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Highly detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to work in a deadline-driven environment across multiple clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client payroll information is accurate within their payroll system.
• Review and process payrolls to meet client deadlines and calculate/pay bonuses or severance.
• Prepare reports of earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer contributions.
• Establish trusted client relationships and maintain data confidentiality.
• Provide technical software support to clients and identify expansion opportunities.
• Be an additional resource to the implementation team and manage new client projects.
• Train clients on payroll processes and maintain knowledge of ADP platforms.
• Share knowledge with colleagues and stay current on payroll laws.

Skills

Payroll processing

Client service

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Communication

Adaptability

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPP preferred

Tools

ADP RUN

Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Lancaster, PA to manage client payrolls, ensure accuracy, and support ADP RUN implementations. You will maintain client confidentiality and deliver timely payroll processing with precision.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of payroll experience, familiarity with ADP RUN, and strong communication skills to service multiple clients and adapt to evolving payroll rules.