We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager/Director to join a small team for a contract assignment expected to last approximately four weeks. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can evaluate current workflows, build practical payroll procedures, and support the rollout of an updated timekeeping approach. The successful candidate will bring strong operational knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to guide employees through process adoption and training. Responsibilities:• Assess existing payroll operations and develop streamlined procedures that improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.• Lead the design and rollout of revised payroll processes that align with business needs and support day-to-day execution.• Support implementation of the timeclock solution, including setup coordination, workflow alignment, and user readiness.• Deliver training and practical guidance to managers and staff on updated payroll and timekeeping procedures.• Oversee full-cycle payroll activities and ensure timely, accurate processing across a multi-state workforce.• Manage payroll administration for a workforce of more than 500 employees while maintaining compliance with company policy and applicable regulations.• Partner with internal stakeholders to document payroll policies, establish controls, and address operational issues during implementation.• Provide subject matter expertise in payroll management tools to support process design and ongoing usability.

• 7+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibility for end-to-end payroll operations.• Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle payroll processing within multi-state environments.• Experience managing payroll for employee populations of 500 or more.• Strong background in payroll process design, policy development, and procedural documentation.• Ability to train teams effectively and support adoption of new payroll and timekeeping practices.• Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as UKG Pro.• Familiarity with timekeeping systems; exposure to Synel is preferred.• Prior experience working with small-company environments and local availability near McLean, Virginia is preferred.

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McLean, VA
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Temporary / Contract
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We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager/Director to join a small team for a contract assignment expected to last approximately four weeks. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can evaluate current workflows, build practical payroll procedures, and support the rollout of an updated timekeeping approach. The successful candidate will bring strong operational knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to guide employees through process adoption and training. Responsibilities:• Assess existing payroll operations and develop streamlined procedures that improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.• Lead the design and rollout of revised payroll processes that align with business needs and support day-to-day execution.• Support implementation of the timeclock solution, including setup coordination, workflow alignment, and user readiness.• Deliver training and practical guidance to managers and staff on updated payroll and timekeeping procedures.• Oversee full-cycle payroll activities and ensure timely, accurate processing across a multi-state workforce.• Manage payroll administration for a workforce of more than 500 employees while maintaining compliance with company policy and applicable regulations.• Partner with internal stakeholders to document payroll policies, establish controls, and address operational issues during implementation.• Provide subject matter expertise in payroll management tools to support process design and ongoing usability.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z