Payroll Implementation Specialist (WFN)

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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SKILLS

ADP, Accounting, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Applicant Tracking System, Bakery, Business Services, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Data Mapping, Data Migration, Data Processing, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Facebook, General Ledger Accounting, Human Resources, Identify Issues, LinkedIn, Mainframe Computer, Microsoft Excel, Outsourcing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Tax Regulations, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Philadelphia, 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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Job Description:

As a Payroll Implementation Specialist within our Human Resources & Payroll Outsourcing team, you will play a key role in configuring and implementing ADP Workforce Now (WFN) for new clients. You'll work closely with the Project Manager and clients to translate payroll requirements into system solutions, ensuring accurate setup, successful testing, and a smooth transition to ongoing payroll processing and/or support services.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on system work, problem-solving, and bringing payroll operations to life through technology.

What You'll Do

Support end-to-end payroll system implementations for new clients across the ADP Workforce Now (WFN) autopay platform
Configure WFN based on client requirements, including earnings, deductions, tax settings, and employee data
Partner with the Project Manager to execute implementation plans, timelines, and deliverables
Gather and document client payroll requirements, processes, and data needs
Perform data mapping, data validation, and support data migration activities
Develop and write calculations to deliver to the ADP team for upload on the mainframe
Execute system testing, including payroll parallel testing, and resolve discrepancies
Identify and troubleshoot setup issues, escalating complex challenges to ADP as needed and ensuring quick and accurate resolution
Support integration setup with third-party systems as applicable to each client (e.g., benefits, timekeeping, general ledger)
Assist in developing and delivering client training on payroll system functionality and processes
Ensure accuracy and completeness of system configuration prior to client go-live
Support the transition of clients from implementation to ongoing service teams

What You Bring

3-5+ years of payroll experience, with exposure to payroll system implementations or system configuration
Experience with ADP platforms (Workforce Now) strongly preferred
Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and system workflows
Experience with payroll data, including employee records, tax setup, and payroll calculations
Ability to troubleshoot system and payroll issues with strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data handling (dat

Payroll Implementation Specialist (WFN)

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP

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