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Robert Half
Arlington, VA (In Person)
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Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Arlington, Virginia. This role will guide end-to-end payroll processing, strengthen compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, and partner with internal teams to improve payroll accuracy and employee support. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of high-volume payroll environments, hands-on systems expertise, and the judgment to manage complex payroll activities with confidence.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the complete payroll cycle for more than 500 employees, ensuring each payroll run is processed accurately and delivered on schedule.
- Manage payroll activity across multiple states, applying current wage, tax, and compliance requirements to maintain regulatory alignment.
- Oversee bi-monthly payroll processing, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before final submission.
- Administer payroll operations within ADP Workforce Now and support payroll-related workflows connected to Workday and Workday ERP systems.
- Review payroll tax filings, payments, and reconciliations to ensure obligations are completed correctly and on time.
- Lead audits of payroll data, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions that improve consistency and control.
- Partner with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to address employee payroll questions, support reporting needs, and maintain reliable payroll records.
- Contribute to payroll system and process updates, including changes tied to platforms or operational workflows, while minimizing disruption to payroll delivery. All interested candidates in this Payroll Manager and other full-time opportunities in the DMV please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn. Requirements
- At least 5 years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership responsibility in a high-volume environment.
- Proven expertise managing full-cycle payroll for organizations with more than 500 employees.
- Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and payroll tax compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and familiarity with Workday, Workday ERP, and Workday Payroll.
- Experience administering bi-monthly payroll schedules with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Solid analytical skills with the ability to reconcile payroll data, identify issues, and resolve them efficiently.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.