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FalconTek

Civilian Payroll Specialist

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Job Description

Position Summary Support
USARCENT
civilian payroll operations with a focus on compliance, audit readiness, process improvement, standard operating procedures, and workforce training. The role is intended to strengthen payroll controls, reduce risk, improve accuracy, and support defensible, audit-ready payroll operations. Key Responsibilities
  • Review payroll processes to identify compliance gaps, operational risks, and control weaknesses.
  • Develop and implement payroll audit-readiness checklists, internal controls, and supporting documentation.
  • Serve as a subject-matter resource for internal and external payroll audit inquiries.
  • Document payroll activities and develop clear, complete Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Identify opportunities for payroll process optimization and automation.
  • Develop and deliver training on payroll SOPs, compliance updates, reconciliation, and reporting.
  • Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to payroll staff.
  • Support complex payroll transactions including garnishments, deductions, off-cycle payments, reconciliation, and reporting.
  • Help ensure payroll is processed accurately and in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements. Required Qualifications
  • 5-7 years of direct experience as a Payroll Specialist, Payroll Manager, or similar role in a civilian or government environment.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, FLSA, tax withholding, reconciliation, and reporting.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing SOPs.
  • Experience preparing for or supporting financial/compliance audits.
  • Strong communication, training, mentoring, and Microsoft Excel skills.
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to maintain the required security clearance. Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation. Additional Requirements
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform contract requirements and communicate effectively with Government and contractor personnel.
  • Must maintain a professional appearance and conduct appropriate to a U.S. Army headquarters environment.
  • Must comply with applicable security, information-assurance, training, access, and contractor-identification requirements.
About the Opportunity This is a full-time FalconTek position supporting an awarded U.S. Army Central staff-augmentation contract at Shaw AFB. The employee will work as a contractor member of the FalconTek team while supporting the assigned
USARCENT
staff section. FalconTek is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay:
$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance
Experience:
Payroll experience in a civilian or government environment: 4 years (Required) Security clearance: Secret (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Shaw
A F B, SC 29152
(Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance