We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Hanover, Maryland on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This position will support high-volume payroll operations for a large employee population and play a key role in maintaining accurate, timely pay processing across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong full-cycle payroll experience, works confidently in fast-paced environments, and is comfortable collaborating onsite. Responsibilities:• Process end-to-end payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and adjustments are handled accurately and on schedule.• Manage payroll activity for Maryland operations while supporting multi-state requirements and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.• Review timekeeping records and attendance data to confirm completeness and resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.• Partner with payroll leadership and support staff to maintain continuity of payroll operations during team changes and cross-training periods.• Investigate payroll issues, respond to employee and internal inquiries, and deliver timely resolutions with strong attention to detail.• Maintain payroll records, audit reports, and supporting documentation to promote accuracy and readiness for review.

• Demonstrated experience processing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment.• Background handling payroll for organizations with more than 500 employees.• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, tax withholdings, and compliance requirements.• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and shifting priorities.• Effective communication skills and a detail-oriented approach to resolving payroll-related questions and issues.

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Hanover, MD
onsite
Temporary to Hire
34 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Hanover, Maryland on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This position will support high-volume payroll operations for a large employee population and play a key role in maintaining accurate, timely pay processing across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong full-cycle payroll experience, works confidently in fast-paced environments, and is comfortable collaborating onsite. Responsibilities:• Process end-to-end payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and adjustments are handled accurately and on schedule.• Manage payroll activity for Maryland operations while supporting multi-state requirements and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.• Review timekeeping records and attendance data to confirm completeness and resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.• Partner with payroll leadership and support staff to maintain continuity of payroll operations during team changes and cross-training periods.• Investigate payroll issues, respond to employee and internal inquiries, and deliver timely resolutions with strong attention to detail.• Maintain payroll records, audit reports, and supporting documentation to promote accuracy and readiness for review.
2026-11-09T00:00:00Z