Payroll Lead Workday Jobs in Washington, DC

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Payroll Director

Baltimore, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for a Payroll Director based in Baltimore, 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. Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Operations & Compliance<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>Team Leadership<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>Systems & Process Improvement<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>Audit, Controls & Reporting<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>Cross-Functional Collaboration<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>
2026-10-31T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Baltimore, MD
onsite
Temporary to Hire
37.49 - 43.92 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Manager to join a company Baltimore, Maryland on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will lead day-to-day payroll operations while supporting key accounting activities tied to payroll reporting and financial accuracy. The role also includes oversight over the payroll team member and close work within the general ledger to help maintain reliable records and reconciliations. Responsibilities:• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce, ensuring timely and accurate compensation each pay period.• Prepare and record payroll-related journal entries and maintain proper documentation to support financial reporting.• Reconcile payroll bank accounts on a regular basis and resolve discrepancies to keep transactions accurate and up to date.• Support balance sheet account review by analyzing payroll-related entries and assisting with account reconciliation activities.• Work within the general ledger to align payroll data with accounting records and improve reporting accuracy.• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to payroll staff helping to maintain productivity and quality standards.• Utilize payroll software to administer payroll activities, maintain employee payroll data, and support routine processing tasks.• Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, correct issues, and ensure compliance with established procedures.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mclean, VA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
Part-Time Payroll Specialist - Tysons Corner, VA$29-$36/HR 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. <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>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Washington, DC
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and support payroll-related compliance, reporting, and employee inquiries. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of payroll procedures, tax regulations, and payroll systems, along with the ability to handle sensitive information with accuracy and confidentiality. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information</li><li>Review and audit timesheets, wage calculations, and payroll changes</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, benefits, and tax forms</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end reporting</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reports for finance, human resources, and leadership teams</li><li>Coordinate with human resources and accounting on new hires, terminations, and compensation changes</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and payroll audits</li><li>Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and process improvements</li></ul>
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Fulton, MD
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll and accounts payable operations for a growing organization in Fulton, Maryland. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate employee compensation, coordinating timely vendor payments, and keeping financial records organized and reliable. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, discretion with sensitive information, and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple accounting tasks. Responsibilities: • Administer semi-monthly payroll from start to finish, ensuring employee pay is processed accurately and on schedule. • Review payroll activity for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and address any issues that arise. • Maintain complete payroll documentation, prepare related reports, and respond to employee questions with professionalism and urgency. • Examine invoices for accuracy, secure appropriate approvals, and coordinate prompt payment to vendors. • Keep vendor profiles up to date and monitor disbursements to support accurate and timely accounts payable activity. • Reconcile payable balances and investigate discrepancies to ensure accounting records remain current and correct. • Contribute to month-end close activities by supporting account analysis, reporting preparation, and related accounting tasks. • Assist with journal entries, ledger reconciliations, audit support, and the organization of financial documentation.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

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