<p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for a Payroll Director based in Owings Mills, MD. The Payroll Director is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of payroll operations for a multi-state U.S. workforce of several thousand employees. This role oversees a small team of payroll professionals, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while continuously improving systems, controls, and processes. This is a hybrid position! If interested, please apply to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Payroll Operations & Compliance</p><ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state employee population (e.g., salaried, hourly, exempt, non-exempt).</li><li>Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations (including tax filings, wage and hour laws, and reporting requirements).</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and implement necessary process updates.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, including bonuses, commissions, equity transactions, and off-cycle payments.</li></ul><p>Team Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.</li><li>Optimize team workflows and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and scalability.</li></ul><p>Systems & Process Improvement</p><ul><li>Manage and optimize payroll systems (e.g., HRIS/payroll platforms), including upgrades, integrations, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate manual tasks, and improve data accuracy.</li><li>Partner with IT and HR to enhance system functionality and reporting capabilities.</li></ul><p>Audit, Controls & Reporting</p><ul><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure payroll accuracy and mitigate risk.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and process explanations.</li><li>Prepare and review payroll-related reports, reconciliations, and analytics for leadership.</li></ul><p>Cross-Functional Collaboration</p><ul><li>Partner with HR on employee data changes, benefits deductions, and compliance matters.</li><li>Work closely with Finance on general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert for payroll-related inquiries across the organization.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Grant Accountant to join a mission-driven organization in Towson, Maryland in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role focuses on overseeing the financial administration of grant funding from government and foundation sources, ensuring each award is tracked accurately and managed in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational standards. The position works closely with finance, program, and fundraising partners to support sound budgeting, reporting, and stewardship of restricted funds.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage grant activity from initial award setup through final closeout, ensuring accurate financial tracking for federal, state, and foundation funding.<br>• Review grant expenditures to confirm costs meet funding guidelines and align with approved budgets and allowable use requirements.<br>• Maintain detailed grant schedules and reconcile grant balances to the general ledger on a consistent basis.<br>• Prepare financial reports, invoicing, and reimbursement submissions for funders within required deadlines.<br>• Complete monthly reconciliations, analyze discrepancies, and resolve variances related to grant-funded activity.<br>• Collaborate with program leaders to develop grant budgets, process revisions, and identify spending concerns before they escalate.<br>• Provide financial information and budget support for grant applications, including narrative details and supporting documentation.<br>• Assist with annual audits, funder reviews, and compliance testing by organizing records and responding to financial requests.<br>• Strengthen internal controls related to restricted funding and contribute to month-end and year-end close activities tied to grants.