Find & Apply For Payroll Specialist Jobs in Sterling, Virginia

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a high-volume contractor workforce in Sterling, Virginia. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong payroll expertise with excellent organization, documentation, and cross-team coordination skills. The right candidate will be comfortable managing sensitive payroll data, maintaining process accuracy, and helping improve day-to-day operational consistency in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll activities for a contractor population of up to 600 workers, ensuring accuracy and timely completion each cycle.
• Review, validate, and process timesheet data within the designated payroll platform to support precise payment calculations.
• Partner with internal teams to organize schedules, monitor task progress, and keep stakeholders informed on operational priorities.
• Create, update, and refine standard operating procedures, workflow documents, and other process materials to support consistent execution.
• Help apply company policies and operational guidelines by monitoring adherence and supporting process standardization.
• Maintain complete and accurate payroll and operational records while following internal controls and compliance expectations.
• Track key operational indicators and compile internal reporting to support business performance visibility and decision-making.
• Collaborate across payroll, operations, IT, and related functions to support shared initiatives and smooth day-to-day execution.