We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to support an organization in an immediate contract assignment. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can take ownership of payroll operations quickly, ensure accurate processing for a multi-state employee population, and provide dependable support in a predominantly remote work environment. The position will play a key role in maintaining continuity, strengthening payroll controls, and assisting with reporting and year-end activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 350 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.<br>• Administer payroll changes such as new hires, separations, compensation updates, and employee record maintenance across the payroll cycle.<br>• Manage timekeeping review and validation to support accurate pay calculations for salaried, hourly, and part-time staff.<br>• Conduct detailed reconciliations related to payroll results, benefit or deduction activity, cash movement, and bank transactions to resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Maintain employee withholding details and state tax setup for a multi-state, largely remote workforce.<br>• Prepare payroll reports and respond to finance-related requests by providing clear data and supporting documentation.<br>• Assist with year-end payroll responsibilities, including validation activities and W-2 preparation support.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to sustain payroll operations during organizational changes and help improve payroll processes where needed.
• Strong hands-on experience with UKG Pro in a payroll-focused capacity.<br>• Familiarity with UKG Time Management or comparable timekeeping systems integrated with payroll.<br>• Proven background managing full-cycle, multi-state payroll with minimal supervision.<br>• Ability to work independently and assume ownership of payroll operations in a fast-moving environment.<br>• Experience supporting a predominantly remote employee population and maintaining related tax withholding requirements.<br>• Solid reconciliation skills with the ability to analyze payroll, banking, and cash-related data.<br>• Knowledge of year-end payroll procedures, including W-2 support and payroll close activities.
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- Baltimore, MD
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to support an organization in an immediate contract assignment. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can take ownership of payroll operations quickly, ensure accurate processing for a multi-state employee population, and provide dependable support in a predominantly remote work environment. The position will play a key role in maintaining continuity, strengthening payroll controls, and assisting with reporting and year-end activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 350 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.<br>• Administer payroll changes such as new hires, separations, compensation updates, and employee record maintenance across the payroll cycle.<br>• Manage timekeeping review and validation to support accurate pay calculations for salaried, hourly, and part-time staff.<br>• Conduct detailed reconciliations related to payroll results, benefit or deduction activity, cash movement, and bank transactions to resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Maintain employee withholding details and state tax setup for a multi-state, largely remote workforce.<br>• Prepare payroll reports and respond to finance-related requests by providing clear data and supporting documentation.<br>• Assist with year-end payroll responsibilities, including validation activities and W-2 preparation support.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to sustain payroll operations during organizational changes and help improve payroll processes where needed.
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z