HR Payroll Project Manager

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP

New Castle, Pennsylvania

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SKILLS

ADP, Accounting, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Applicant Tracking System, Bakery, Budgeting, Business Services, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cloud Computing, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Facebook, Financial Operations, General Ledger Accounting, Human Resources, Intuit Quickbooks, Leadership, LinkedIn, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operational Improvement, Organizational Skills, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Risk Analysis, System Migration, Systems Scalability, Technical Support, Technology Analysis, Time Management, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

New Castle, Pennsylvania

POSTED

30+ days ago

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

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Job Description:

About the Human Resources & Payrol Transitions Team

As part of Baker Tilly's Managed Services offering, the HR and Payroll Transitions team helps new clients stabilize HR and payroll operations, implement cloud payroll systems, and design scalable processes. We focus on project-based work that sets clients up for long-term success before they transition to recurring service teams.

We're seeking a tech-savvy Payroll Project Manager to lead client onboarding and payroll system implementations. This role combines HR & payroll expertise, project leadership, and technology to help clients modernize their HR and payroll operations and ensure a smooth transition to ongoing support.

Who This is For

Ideal for payroll professionals who enjoy leading projects, working directly with clients, and leveraging technology to improve financial operations.

What You'll Do

Lead client onboarding from kickoff through transition to recurring teams
Serve as the primary client contact; manage scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Implement and optimize cloud payroll platforms (QBO Payroll, ADP Payroll Platforms - RUN, WFN, Lyric)
Integrate third-party tools when or as needed (APS connectors, insurance benefits connections)
Identify risks, resolve issues, and drive process improvements
Provide regular deliverables to the client regarding project status from start to transition to ongoing service

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree required
PMP certification preferred
5+ years of payroll experience, including experience in consulting leading payroll system implementations, migrations, and process/technology assessments
Deep payroll knowledge and experience reviewing payroll records and general ledger connections
Experience with cloud accounting and ERP platforms (e.g., QuickBooks Online, ADP Platforms)
Ability to train, influence, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels (staff to C-suite) while delivering high-quality results under deadlines
Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize deliverables for different clients
Detail-oriented with strong organization skills
Must be a self-starter with the ability to drive projects forward while navigati

HR Payroll Project Manager

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP

New Castle, Pennsylvania

About the Company

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP

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