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11 results for Payroll in Washington, DC

Payroll Manager
  • Baltimore, MD
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 57 - 66 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-jurisdiction workforce based in Baltimore, Maryland. This Long-term Contract opportunity is fully remote and is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can bring stability, accuracy, and strong leadership during a period of organizational change. The person in this role will guide day-to-day payroll execution, support a team of payroll specialists, and help maintain compliant, timely processing across complex payroll environments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct full-cycle payroll activities for a high-volume employee population, ensuring wages, variable compensation, and related payments are processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Supervise and support a team of 4 to 5 payroll specialists, setting clear expectations and promoting consistent, high-quality output.</p><p>• Maintain payroll calendars and oversee critical deliverables such as tax submissions, year-end statements, reconciliations, and required payroll documentation.</p><p>• Monitor adherence to applicable federal, state, provincial, and local payroll regulations to reduce risk and uphold compliance standards.</p><p>• Prepare payroll data, audit support materials, and operational reports for internal review and external requirements.</p><p>• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and relevant vendors to address payroll questions, resolve discrepancies, and improve cross-functional coordination.</p><p>• Manage payroll system effectiveness by identifying issues, supporting troubleshooting efforts, and helping maintain reliable integrations with related platforms.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements, team training, and operational continuity as the organization navigates workforce and structural changes.</p>
  • 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Timonium, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is searching for a hands-on Payroll Manager to oversee and execute all aspects of payroll operations for a workforce of several hundred employees. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, eking maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and supervising a small payroll department. </p><p><br></p><p>This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys being actively involved in the day-to-day payroll process while leading continuous improvements and providing exceptional internal customer service. Experience with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) payroll systems is required. If interested, please apply to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage the end-to-end payroll process for a multi-state employee population using UKG.</li><li>Serve as the primary payroll processor, ensuring accurate and timely weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll processing.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and support one Payroll team member while maintaining a collaborative and service-oriented environment.</li><li>Review payroll transactions, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and adjustments for accuracy.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.</li><li>Manage payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, year-end activities, and coordinate with external vendors as needed.</li><li>Partner with Human Resources and Finance to ensure employee data, benefit deductions, and compensation changes are processed accurately.</li><li>Reconcile payroll-related accounts and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting, and system efficiencies within UKG.</li><li>Support audits by preparing payroll documentation and responding to internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Stay current on payroll legislation, tax regulations, and industry best practices.</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • McLean, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to support global payroll operations for a Contract position based Washington, DC. This role oversees payroll processing, validation, and account reconciliation across multiple international jurisdictions, with particular attention to compliance, timeliness, and accuracy. The position works closely with external payroll vendors and internal payroll, tax, and accounting teams to help deliver reliable payroll outcomes and support compensation-related activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate monthly payroll activities across U.S. and Asia-based operations by working with external payroll providers to prepare, review, and finalize payroll runs.</p><p>• Examine payroll results for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and confirm employee payments, tax withholdings, and statutory submissions are completed on schedule.</p><p>• Perform detailed reconciliations for payroll-related balance sheet and expense accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</p><p>• Partner with payroll, employment tax, and accounting stakeholders to support compliance with local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Assist with payroll matters tied to global mobility arrangements, equity compensation such as restricted stock units, and other employee pay programs.</p><p>• Review payroll data and supporting documentation to identify issues, strengthen controls, and improve the reliability of payroll reporting.</p><p>• Support tax filings, remittances, and related reconciliations to help ensure obligations are met accurately and within required deadlines.</p><p>• Contribute to payroll and accounting activities that may involve process updates or operational changes, as needed by the broader team.Accuntant </p>
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Fulton, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage and process full cycle payroll. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p><br></p><p> Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule</li><li>Maintain and update employee payroll records in the payroll system</li><li>Review and validate timesheets, earnings, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments</li><li>Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies</li><li>Manage payroll-related changes (new hires, terminations, promotions, benefits deductions)</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies prior to final processing</li><li>Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and approvals</li><li>Process off-cycle payrolls, retro pay, and corrections as needed</li><li>Handle employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and deductions</li><li>Support internal and external audits and maintain payroll documentation</li><li>Assist with year-end processing (W-2s, tax filings)</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Laurel, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations and core human resources administration in Laurel, Maryland. This position combines accurate, multi-state payroll processing with employee records management, onboarding coordination, and benefits support. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of compliance practices, and hands-on experience working with ADP Workforce Now.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule for a workforce of 500+ employees.</p><p>• Coordinate onboarding activities by preparing employment documentation, completing onboarding paperwork, and helping new team members transition into the organization.</p><p>• Maintain accurate employee records for status changes such as new employee additions, terminations, transfers, promotions, and leaves within the HR management system.</p><p>• Respond to employee and candidate questions regarding compensation, benefits, schedules, job expectations, and workplace policies.</p><p>• Support benefits administration by assisting with enrollments, updates, and employee communications related to available plans.</p><p>• Organize and facilitate orientation sessions for new employees to ensure they receive essential workplace information and required documentation.</p><p>• Update and manage HR documents including handbooks, organizational charts, directories, and performance-related forms.</p><p>• Handle day-to-day administrative support tasks such as maintaining personnel files, processing forms, and keeping confidential information current</p>
  • 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Baltimore, MD
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for employees across the U.S. and Canada in a fully remote, Long-term Contract role based in Middle River, Maryland. This position will focus on end-to-end payroll processing, account reconciliation, issue resolution, and reporting in a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with multi-state payroll, withholding requirements, and payroll systems such as UKG Pro, with added value for expertise in payroll tax compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process weekly and biweekly payroll cycles for U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring deadlines are met and pay is calculated correctly.<br>• Review timekeeping records, payroll summaries, deduction details, and related audit reports to confirm data accuracy before each payroll is finalized.<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by analyzing prior payments, employee records, garnishments, deductions, and tax-related questions.<br>• Prepare recurring and on-demand payroll reporting, including registers, tax documentation, variance analysis, and statistical summaries for business review.<br>• Calculate complex pay items such as retroactive earnings, overpayments, accrual adjustments, incentive payments, and off-cycle checks when required.<br>• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and support month-end close activities through journal entry preparation and payroll posting validation.<br>• Track payroll trends from one cycle to the next, identify unusual changes, and escalate or correct issues as needed.<br>• Maintain payroll compliance and audit readiness by following established controls, documenting changes, and supporting regulatory requirements, including withholding tax considerations.<br>• Assist during organizational change periods by helping sustain payroll continuity and dependable employee payment processing.<br>• Utilize payroll and reporting tools, including UKG Pro and business intelligence reporting, to produce accurate records and operational insights.
  • 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>The Payroll Specialist is responsible for assisting with the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 500–1,000 employees. This role ensures payroll transactions are completed in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining the confidentiality of employee information. The Payroll Specialist works closely with Human Resources, Finance, and department managers to resolve payroll-related issues and provide excellent customer service to employees.</p><p><br></p><p>E<strong>ssential Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly payroll for 500–1,000 employees with a high degree of accuracy.</li><li>Review employee timecards, attendance records, and payroll data for completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Enter and maintain payroll-related information, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, direct deposit updates, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions.</li><li>Verify overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings.</li><li>Assist in ensuring payroll is processed in compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records while ensuring confidentiality and data security.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with payroll audits.</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and payroll reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other required payroll deductions.</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure accurate employee data and payroll reporting.</li><li>Generate payroll reports and assist management with payroll-related analysis as needed.</li><li>Participate in payroll process improvements and support implementation of new payroll procedures or systems</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Beltsville, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate, compliant payroll operations for a construction-focused organization in Beltsville, Maryland. This role oversees regular payroll activities, maintains employee pay data, and works closely with HR, accounting, and operations to address complex pay situations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage both union and non-union payroll requirements in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process weekly, biweekly, and special payroll runs with a high degree of accuracy and within established deadlines.</p><p>• Audit time records from field and office employees, including job site hours and labor distribution details, to confirm payroll readiness.</p><p>• Compute earnings, overtime, incentive pay, deductions, and other payroll adjustments in alignment with company guidelines and applicable labor laws.</p><p>• Administer payroll for both union and non-union employees, including applicable fringe benefits, dues, and related withholdings.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll rules, and support the preparation and submission of payroll tax filings and payments.</p><p>• Prepare certified payroll documentation when project or contract requirements call for it.</p><p>• Update and preserve payroll records, employee data, and system information to ensure complete and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll accounts, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in partnership with internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Produce payroll reports for leadership, accounting, and audit needs, and provide documentation during internal or external reviews.</p><p>• Respond to employee payroll questions professionally and assist with cross-functional payroll or accounting coverage as needed.</p>
  • 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll Coordinator
  • Deale, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Coordinator to join our team. This role is primarily responsible for managing and processing payroll with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality, while providing support to other business areas.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where precision and professionalism are critical.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process a payroll accurately and on time</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Coordinate with benefits providers regarding deductions and contributions</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reports for leadership and finance</li><li>Assist with year-end processing (W-2s, audits, reporting)</li><li>Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes</li><li>Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity</li><li>Support benefits administration and employee inquiries</li><li>Help coordinate performance review cycles and employee communications</li><li>Assist with policy updates and compliance tracking</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the HR department</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-14T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>International construction company is looking for an accounts payable (A/P) clerk to become an integral part of its rapidly growing team. As the accounts payable clerk, you will match and batch code, resolve A/P issues, process expense reports, update and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L, and process checks. You will report to the accounting manager and have opportunity for career growth and quick advancement within this dynamic department. </p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Primary responsibility is to handle the administrative and clerical needs of the A/P finance department</li><li>Execute daily processes and controls accurately and in a timely manner; provide compliance with Company policies</li><li>Providing customer service to internal business partners</li><li>Providing internal and external audit assistance as required</li><li>Open, sort and distribute daily department mail</li><li>Sort, log, photocopy, and file invoices, checks, and other documents</li><li>Verify, log and mail checks, including expediting special handling</li><li>Perform special projects as assigned</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z
Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director
  • McLean, VA
  • remote
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 160000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate, timely payroll operations for a large and geographically diverse workforce in Virginia. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage end-to-end payroll activities, maintain compliance across multiple states, and partner with HR and finance teams to support smooth payroll administration. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in Workday and a hands-on approach to managing complex payroll processes for an organization with more than 500 employees.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead complete payroll processing from data review through final disbursement for a bi-monthly pay cycle serving a large employee population.</p><p>• Administer payroll activities across multiple states, ensuring alignment with applicable wage, tax, and labor regulations.</p><p>• Oversee payroll accuracy by validating earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit-related adjustments before each payroll run.</p><p>• Serve as a key resource for payroll operations within Workday, including payroll, HCM, HRIS, ERP, and financial management functions.</p><p>• Partner with human resources and finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, support audits, and improve reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Monitor payroll controls, maintain supporting documentation, and prepare records needed for internal review and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Supervise day-to-day payroll workflows and provide guidance on process execution, issue resolution, and service delivery standards.</p><p>• Support payroll-related system and process updates, including changes tied to platforms such as Workforce Now or other payroll tools when needed.</p><p><br></p><p>All interested candidates in this Senior Payroll Manager ole and other fulltime opportunities across the D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn. </p>
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z