Baker Tilly US

Senior Specialist, Outsource Payroll – ADP RUN

Baker Tilly US
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $55,000 - $91,500 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including accuracy in calculations and compliance with federal and state regulations. Proven ability to manage client relationships, provide exceptional service, and train clients on payroll systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Payroll ProcessingADP RUN SoftwareClient Relationship ManagementTime ManagementWritten And Verbal Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Ensure client payroll information is accurate within their specific payroll system and resolve discrepancies
  • Review and/or process payrolls to meet client deadlines, including updating employee records, calculating/paying bonuses or severance, reviewing federal and state income tax calculations, and reconciling payroll deposits, tax withholdings, wage garnishments, and related items
  • Prepare reports of employee earnings, taxes, deductions, and employer contributions for social security and unemployment
  • Establish trusted client relationships and consult on payroll matters
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee data
  • Convey detailed information in written and verbal formats
  • Provide technical software support to clients
  • Identify and capture out-of-scope work and new service opportunities
  • Support the implementation team as needed
  • Interview clients to understand payroll needs
  • Manage new client implementation projects through timely completion and client satisfaction
  • Train clients on payroll processes
  • Support and provide feedback to new hires and less experienced staff
  • Share insights and lessons learned to build team capabilities
  • Research and maintain product knowledge on ADP software platforms
  • Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and federal practices and laws

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3 yrs relevant payroll experience required
  • Bachelor’s degree or experience in lieu of degree
  • Experience with ADP RUN software and implementation experience
  • Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Highly detail oriented and focused on accuracy
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Strong adaptability and multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to effectively work in a deadline driven environment serving multiple clients
  • Ability to provide exceptional client service
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; appropriately and professionally communicates with all levels
  • Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
  • Ability to learn from experiences and integrate new knowledge and skills into daily work and share with colleagues as appropriate

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Hard Skills
Payroll CalculationTax Withholding ReconciliationEmployee Record ManagementBonus CalculationSeverance Payment ProcessingReport PreparationImplementation ExperienceProduct KnowledgeConfidentiality MaintenanceFederal And State Compliance
Soft Skills
Detail OrientedStrong Organization SkillsAdaptabilityMulti-taskingExceptional Client Service
Tools & Technologies
ADP Software PlatformsMicrosoft Office SuiteOutlook
Industry Keywords
Payroll SystemsEmployee EarningsSocial Security ContributionsUnemployment ContributionsWage Garnishments