We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations in Silver Spring, Maryland through a Contract assignment. This position will independently manage end-to-end payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 150 employees, including both hourly and salaried team members. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing on a bi-weekly schedule.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer complete payroll processing for approximately 150 employees, ensuring each bi-weekly cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review time records for hourly staff, including overtime and scheduled hours, to confirm pay calculations align with approved data.<br>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation to meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.<br>• Resolve payroll discrepancies by researching issues, validating data, and coordinating with appropriate stakeholders when needed.<br>• Process payroll for both exempt and non-exempt employees while applying relevant wage, tax, and deduction rules.<br>• Support compliance with multi-state payroll requirements and help ensure payroll practices follow applicable laws and company policies.<br>• Work within payroll platforms such as Paychex and contribute to payroll-related system updates or transition activities as assigned.<br>• Prepare payroll reports and summaries to support auditing, reconciliation, and management review.
<p>Part-Time Payroll Specialist - Tysons Corner, VA</p><p>$29-$36/HR</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is a growing real estate company in Tysons Corner, VA and is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Specialist to manage the semi-monthly payroll process for approximately 300 employees. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, reconciling payroll-related accounts, and supporting employee payroll inquiries. The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and experience with manual payroll data entry.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Process semi-monthly payroll for approximately 300 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Review, verify, and manually enter payroll data including hours worked, pay adjustments, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation changes.</li><li>Audit timesheets, payroll registers, and payroll reports for accuracy prior to processing.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, garnishments, direct deposit information, and tax withholding elections.</li><li>Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll, tax withholdings, earnings statements, and payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Support quarterly and annual payroll tax reconciliations and assist with required payroll reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and audits.</li><li>Support benefit and retirement plan audits, including 401(k) and workers' compensation reporting.</li><li>Generate payroll-related reports for management and other internal stakeholders.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll and compensation information.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll processing. This role is responsible for maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, resolving payroll discrepancies, and partnering with HR and accounting teams to support employee pay administration. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule for employees in accordance with company policies and legal requirements. </li><li>Review, audit, and maintain payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping data. </li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and issues related to pay, benefits, and withholdings. </li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. </li><li>Prepare payroll-related reports and support internal audits and reconciliations. </li><li>Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on onboarding, terminations, compensation changes, and benefits deductions. </li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and related reporting. </li><li>Support payroll management and maintain strong accounting controls. </li></ul><p><br></p>