Payroll Director – Managed HR Services

Baker Tilly US

Payroll Director leading a team in Managed HR Services for Baker Tilly, overseeing payroll operations. Focused on strategic direction and ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $116,000 - $345,330 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior leader within Managed HR Services, reporting to the Principal of MS HRS Payroll & HR
Oversee payroll operations, leading a team of 10–15 professionals
Drive revenue growth and shape the strategic direction of payroll services
Lead, develop, and manage a team of payroll associates, implementation specialists, and managers
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability
Oversee end-to-end payroll service delivery, including processing and compliance
Ensure timely response to payroll issues and maintain high standards of accuracy
Lead payroll system implementations, including configuration and testing
Drive adoption of emerging tools to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency
Support and drive payroll revenue growth through client expansion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
7–10+ years of progressive payroll experience
3–5+ years of people management experience
Deep functional knowledge of payroll operations, compliance, and multi-state payroll requirements
Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex payroll environments
Experience building systems, processes, and operational infrastructure from scratch
Strong ability to operate autonomously and make independent decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll operationspayroll compliancemulti-state payrollpayroll system implementationpayroll processingpayroll accuracyoperational infrastructureperformance managementteam leadershiprevenue growth

Soft Skills

people managementstrategic directiondecision makingautonomyaccountabilitycommunicationproblem solvingteam developmentclient expansionadaptability

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)