Payroll Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Description Our client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal controls. This role will play a key part in supporting payroll operations, reporting, and employee inquiries. The ideal candidate is detail‐oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a deadline‐driven environment, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility over time.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with processing payroll on a regular schedule (semi-monthly & monthly). Support payroll audits and compliance with company policies and regulations. Process employee lifecycle changes, including new hires, terminations, and promotions. Review and process employee expense reports in a timely manner. Maintain organized payroll files and documentation. Assist with benefits and deductions tracking as needed. Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on payroll -related matters. Monthly review, reconciliation and authorization of payroll invoices including health benefits, 401k invoices and various other fringe benefit invoices. Ensure onboarding, payroll, and administration business systems (i.e., ADP, UKG, Paylocity) are updated and effectively automating business processes and adhere to company policies as applicable. Processes regular files feeds and maintenance of 401k and HSA vendors. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

2+ years' direct hands-on experience processing payroll using an enterprise-wide payroll system. Experience with Paylocity and/or UKG systems ideal. High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills. High level of confidentiality and discretion. Strong communication skills and customer service mindset. Willingness to learn additional payroll systems and processes. Ability to work full time in our Leesburg or McLean, Virginia offices. Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred:

Basic understanding of payroll concepts and compliance. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.