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16 results for Hr Payroll Specialist in Columbia, MD

Payroll Specialist

Tysons, Virginia
remote
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a diverse employee population based in Tysons, Virginia. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong payroll tax knowledge, understands wage compliance requirements tied to government-funded work, and can manage both hourly and salaried payroll with precision. The position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person attendance for training and periodic team collaboration. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end weekly payroll processing for employees across hourly and salaried pay structures while ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Manage payroll tax activities, including multi-entity federal tax filings, quarterly reporting, and month-end and quarter-end payroll tax reconciliation. • Interpret and apply prevailing wage requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act and Service Contract Act standards, to maintain compliance on funded projects. • Review and process supplemental compensation such as housing allowances, security-related bonuses, and other special payments in accordance with payroll policies. • Maintain payroll deductions and withholdings, including garnishments and related adjustments, while resolving discrepancies efficiently. • Support payroll administration for multiple tax IDs and ensure proper setup, tracking, and reporting across entities. • Partner with internal stakeholders to verify wage determinations, employee pay data, and compliance documentation for payroll accuracy. • Contribute to international payroll activities when needed, assisting with coordination and accurate processing across jurisdictions. • Utilize payroll systems such as NetSuite to update records, generate reports, and support ongoing payroll operations with strong attention to detail.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Baltimore, Maryland
onsite
Temporary / Contract
32.98 - 40.49 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Baltimore, Maryland. This role involves hands-on payroll and timekeeping. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with full-cycle payroll. Responsibilities:• Deliver engaging payroll and timekeeping training sessions.• Design and update instructional materials that help staff and people managers understand payroll procedures, time entry expectations, and related activities.• Serve as a subject matter resource for payroll questions, helping leaders and employees navigate day-to-day issues accurately and efficiently.• Partner with internal teams to coordinate payroll education efforts during orientations, leadership sessions, and other events.• Assist with full-cycle payroll activities as needed, ensuring accurate processing and alignment with established policies and timelines.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Baltimore, Maryland
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 34 USD / Hourly
An engineering firm in Baltimore is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join their team! The Human Resources Generalist manages the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource office, focusing primarily on employee relations, benefits, compensation and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong presentation and communication skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks. The Human Resources Generalists will support the HR Manager with daily tasks.Essential Duties:• Manage all facets of the company's benefits, negotiate annual rates with carriers. Intervene with carriers if required for employee issue resolution• Process and maintain employee benefits with carriers• Maintain Employee Records in HR and payroll system • Maintain and process employee performance reviews in HR system• Process multi- state Bi-weekly payroll in ADP Workforce Now• Assist with developing job descriptions and corporate policies• Partner with management to provide guidance and strategic objectives to align with organization’s mission• Ensure business practices are compliant with HR laws, best practices and policies• Analysis Market trends and advise management on key metrics• Implementation and maintenance of Applicant Tracking System• Prepare/approve all offer letters to new hires• New Hire Orientation and onboarding and Exit Interviews• New Hire reporting for all states/ E-verify for new hires within 3 days of hire date • Update employee manual as required• Annual AAP update, Manage AAP audits with HR Manager• Act as council for Management regarding employee matters, providing input for resolution• Liaise between employees and management• Maintain ERISA compliance and 5500’s
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Silver Spring, Maryland
onsite
Temporary to Hire
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a multi-state employee population and help create a well-organized, compliant, and employee-focused HR environment in Silver Spring, Maryland. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing day-to-day HR operations with process improvement and cross-functional collaboration. The person in this role will contribute across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and benefits administration to records management and payroll support, while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. Responsibilities: • Partner with leaders and internal stakeholders to deliver day-to-day HR support for a multi-state workforce of approximately 30 employees. • Coordinate onboarding and separation activities, ensuring required paperwork, system updates, and compliance steps are completed accurately and on time. • Administer employee benefits programs and respond to team member questions related to coverage, enrollment, and changes. • Maintain HR records within company systems with a strong focus on data integrity, organization, and confidentiality. • Help ensure compliance with employment requirements across multiple states by applying current labor laws, policies, and regulatory guidelines. • Support payroll-related updates such as employee changes and prorated adjustments to promote accurate reporting and processing. • Review, process, and reconcile invoices connected to HR programs and services. • Contribute to the improvement of HR workflows, documentation, and operational procedures to increase efficiency and consistency. • Use Google Workspace and HRIS tools for communication, tracking, documentation, and routine administrative activities.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Senior HR Specialist – Classification & Compensation

Baltimore, Maryland
onsite
Temporary / Contract
36 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Specialist – Classification & Compensation to support a public sector organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This opportunity is ideal for an HR specialist who brings deep expertise in job classification, compensation analysis, and position evaluation within a complex workforce environment. The person in this role will contribute to equitable pay practices, informed organizational decisions, and accurate HR data management while collaborating with leaders and internal partners across the organization. Responsibilities:• Evaluate positions and assess role scope to support classification decisions and compensation alignment across the organization.• Examine salary data, external market trends, and internal benchmarks to help maintain competitive and consistent pay structures.• Review and refine job documentation, providing guidance on position leveling, title alignment, and compensation recommendations.• Work closely with HR leadership and departmental stakeholders to support compensation planning and related workforce initiatives.• Maintain employee, job, and position records within Workday to ensure data accuracy and reporting reliability.• Produce reports, interpret workforce and compensation data, and present findings that support decision-making and HR planning.• Contribute to special HR assignments and broader human resources initiatives as business needs evolve.• Support HR administrative processes while handling sensitive employee and compensation information with a high level of discretion.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Recruiter

Ashburn, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
38.95 - 45.1 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Recruiter to support a diverse and fast-paced hiring portfolio in Ashburn, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position will manage recruitment activities from market outreach through final offer, with a strong emphasis on creative talent identification and disciplined process execution. The ideal candidate brings proven success in full-cycle corporate recruiting, strong screening and interviewing skills, and the ability to build reliable candidate pipelines across multiple channels. Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end recruiting efforts, managing each search from initial sourcing strategy through offer completion. • Develop talent pipelines by identifying and engaging both active and passive candidates through a wide range of sourcing channels. • Conduct introductory candidate assessments to evaluate experience, qualifications, and overall fit for open roles. • Partner with hiring stakeholders to understand position needs, align on search priorities, and maintain momentum across active requisitions. • Drive multiple searches at once within a high-volume, rapidly changing environment while keeping hiring activities organized and on schedule. • Maintain accurate recruitment data, candidate records, and workflow updates within the applicant tracking system. • Apply structured sourcing methods to improve candidate quality, search efficiency, and overall hiring outcomes. • Support the offer stage by coordinating final steps, communicating with candidates, and helping bring searches to a successful close.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Hunt Valley, Maryland
onsite
Temporary to Hire
29.2885 - 33.913 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join an engineering organization in Hunt Valley, Maryland on a Contract to permanent basis. This position supports payroll operations across multiple business units and plays an important role in maintaining accurate pay records, financial reporting, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage several priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end payroll processing for multiple entities, including higher-volume or more complex payroll cycles. • Examine timekeeping records for accuracy, investigate inconsistencies, and resolve payroll-related exceptions in a timely manner. • Perform payroll balancing activities to confirm earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll data are properly reconciled. • Prepare payroll-related journal entries and support the accurate recording of payroll transactions in the general ledger. • Respond to employee questions regarding pay, timecards, and payroll issues with clear and effective communication. • Provide documentation and assistance for internal or external audit requests related to payroll records and processes. • Follow established internal controls, company procedures, and applicable wage and tax regulations throughout payroll operations. • Use payroll and accounting systems, spreadsheets, and office software to organize data, analyze results, and complete recurring payroll tasks efficiently.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Baltimore, Maryland
onsite
Temporary to Hire
20.49 - 22.04 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join an organization in Baltimore, Maryland in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports payroll-related benefit administration by reviewing claim information, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records for employees. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across departments, handling sensitive documentation, and keeping time-sensitive processes on track with a high degree of accuracy. Responsibilities:• Review and process payroll benefit claims while ensuring supporting records are complete and ready for documentation storage.• Partner with internal teams, employers, and other stakeholders to investigate employment variances and bring outstanding claim issues to resolution.• Assist individuals with benefit filing questions, support walk-in inquiries, and provide general administrative help within the department.• Generate shipping materials, certified mail, receipts, and other processing documents required for daily department operations.• Maintain organized files and accurate data for direct deposit records, contribution tracking, power of attorney documents, and withholding orders such as garnishments or child support.• Compile recurring reports, respond to employment verification requests, and distribute requested tax forms, vouchers, and claim-related documents.• Support month-end and year-end activities by helping with closing tasks, tracking voided checks, and preparing payroll-related reporting.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Baltimore, Maryland
onsite
Temporary to Hire
20.49 - 22.05 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join an organization in Baltimore, Maryland in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports payroll and benefit-related administration. Responsibilities:• Review and process payroll. • Create and distribute shipping materials, certified mail, payment vouchers, W-2 copies, and other claim-related documents as needed.• Maintain accurate departmental files, direct deposit records, withholding documentation, contribution data, and power of attorney records in an organized manner.• Prepare recurring weekly and monthly reports.• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including tracking voided checks and supporting manual adjustments, early return updates, and other payroll-related changes.
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Business Partner

Herndon, Virginia
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Business Partner to support leaders and employees in Herndon, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is suited for someone who can provide practical guidance, navigate sensitive workplace matters, and help managers make sound people decisions in a structured, compliance-focused environment. The ideal candidate brings strong business judgment, confidence working with leadership, and the ability to turn workforce insights into meaningful action. Responsibilities:• Partner with managers and department leaders to address employee relations matters, organizational challenges, and day-to-day people decisions.• Advise leadership on HR policies, performance concerns, and workplace practices while ensuring alignment with employment guidelines and company standards.• Conduct and support employee relations investigations with professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.• Coach supervisors and leaders through performance management conversations, corrective actions, and development planning.• Review workforce trends and talent-related data to identify risks, recommend solutions, and support informed decision-making.• Facilitate HR processes and administrative activities that contribute to a consistent and well-managed employee experience.• Communicate HR guidance clearly to non-HR stakeholders, translating complex requirements into practical next steps.• Balance business needs with compliance expectations in a regulated or high-accountability setting while managing competing priorities effectively.
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Bethesda, Maryland
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
A large company in Bethesda is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist to work in their corporate office.Duties include:<ul><li>Coding, matching, batching, and entering invoices into SAP</li><li>Cutting checks</li><li>Handling vendor inquiries</li><li>Processing 1099’s</li><li>Reconciliations</li></ul>
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Glen Burnie, Maryland
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22.74 - 25.04 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support an organization in Glen Burnie, Maryland. This Contract position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in accounts payable who can investigate invoice issues, maintain accurate vendor records, and help keep payment activity on schedule. The person in this role will work with limited supervision, apply sound accounting judgment, and contribute to timely, accurate processing across the payables function. Responsibilities:• Investigate invoice exceptions by reviewing quantity issues, pricing variances, shortages, overages, and receiving mismatches so payments can be processed accurately.• Handle debit and credit activity within the accounts payable process and ensure related transactions are recorded correctly.• Review vendor account balances to identify open credits and take appropriate action to clear or apply them.• Examine supplier statements, match credits against corresponding debits, and follow up on unapplied or unclear items.• Update vendor information as needed and communicate required changes.• Perform routine data entry to support invoice handling, account updates, and payment-related documentation.• Communicate with vendors and internal colleagues clearly and accurately when addressing payment questions or account concerns.• Support additional accounts payable tasks and administrative duties as assigned to meet departmental deadlines.
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Jessup, Maryland
onsite
Temporary to Hire
25 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a growing accounting team in Maryland. This part-time, on-site opportunity is a contract-to-permanent position and is ideal for someone who brings strong payables expertise, sound judgment, and a highly organized approach to daily financial operations. The role will focus on maintaining accurate invoice processing, supporting sales tax administration, and helping ensure timely vendor payments in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices, align them with purchasing documentation, assign appropriate coding, secure approvals, and enter transactions accurately into the accounting system. • Coordinate payment processing through checks, electronic methods, and wire transfers while maintaining strong attention to timing and accuracy. • Compare vendor statements against internal records, investigate outstanding issues, and communicate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies efficiently. • Reconcile company credit card activity with supporting receipts and follow up on missing or incomplete documentation. • Administer employee expense submissions and ensure reimbursements are processed correctly and on schedule. • Maintain organized accounts payable files and supporting records to promote accurate documentation and audit readiness. • Contribute to month-end accounting activities by assisting with accruals, reconciliations, and related financial reporting tasks. • Track sales tax obligations across states, prepare filings, and help ensure payments and records remain current and compliant. • Provide administrative support through data entry, basic reporting, vendor correspondence, and assistance with year-end 1099 preparation as needed.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Odenton, Maryland
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We’re currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Odenton, Maryland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys taking ownership of the AP process from start to finish. This is a direct-hire opportunity that offers full-benefits and great work-life balance. If interested, please apply to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice entry, coding, matching, and payment processing</li><li>Review invoices for accuracy and ensure proper approvals are obtained</li><li>Process a high volume of invoices while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payments, and account inquiries</li><li>Assist with monthly closing activities and AP reconciliations</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor records and payment documentation</li><li>Assist with 1099 preparation and other year-end AP responsibilities</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and efficiency</li></ul>
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Columbia, Maryland
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy team in Columbia, Maryland on a Contract basis. This onsite opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable working through high-volume invoice activity, detailed reconciliations, and manual matching in a fast-moving environment. The initial assignment is expected to last three months, with the possibility of longer-term opportunities for a strong performer. Responsibilities:• Process accounts payable transactions accurately in a high-volume setting while maintaining organized records and timely follow-through.• Review freight and inventory-related invoices, ensuring proper coding and supporting documentation before payment is released.• Perform detailed two-way and three-way matching for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices, especially for inventory purchases.• Handle manual reconciliation work to resolve discrepancies, tie out supporting details, and clear outstanding items in the backlog.• Prepare and assist with check runs while confirming payment information is complete and aligned with internal controls.• Work closely with internal teams to clarify invoice details, quantity conversions, unit differences, and other manufacturing-related billing questions.• Contribute to the smooth operation of the AP function in an onsite, deadline-driven environment that requires strong attention to detail.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Jessup, Maryland
onsite
Temporary to Hire
22 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing team in a contract-to-permanent role. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a deadline-driven accounting environment, can manage a large invoice workload with precision, and communicates effectively across departments. Responsibilities:• Handle daily invoice entry and processing across accounting platforms, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule in a high-volume environment.• Investigate and resolve accounts payable issues by working closely with internal teams on pricing discrepancies, receiving questions, payment concerns, and related exceptions.• Create and update vendor records, maintaining accurate master data for new suppliers and changes to existing accounts.• Review invoice details for proper account coding and compliance with internal payment procedures before submission.• Assist with payment operations, including ACH activity and check run support, to help ensure timely disbursement to vendors.• Organize competing priorities effectively while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting daily processing expectations.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z