Payroll Associate

Location: Chesapeake, VA (On-Site)

Compensation: $25.00 / hour

Contract Duration: 3–6 months, with potential to extend or convert to a full-time role

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment?

Avenica has partnered with our customer—a large national retailer—to hire a Payroll Associate at their corporate headquarters in Chesapeake, VA. This is a contract role with real runway: strong performers have the opportunity to extend their contract or move into a full-time position with an adjacent department.

You’ll join a skilled payroll team processing for 210,000+ employees, working in a deadline-driven environment where accuracy and collaboration are everything. If you’re detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to make an impact at scale, this is a compelling next step.

Why Join Our Customer?

• Competitive hourly pay of $25.00/hour.
• Contract-to-hire potential—strong performers may extend or transition into a full-time role with an adjacent department.
• High-visibility role at a major national retailer’s corporate headquarters.
• Work alongside a team of experienced payroll professionals in a collaborative, structured environment.
• Gain exposure to large-scale, enterprise-level payroll operations processing 210,000+ employees.
• Clear opportunity to grow your skills across multi-state payroll, compliance, and payroll systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately assist with processing payroll for 210,000+ employees, including time adjustments, entries, bonus and special payments—validating accuracy through queries and reports within required timeframes.
• Edit and review Compass/Kronos time records for discrepancies and adjust accordingly.
• Calculate and process retroactive pay.
• Process manual checks, replacement checks, and paid-outs in compliance with state and federal regulations; update banking institution data and assist with banking and DailyPay matters.
• Verify benefit time accruals and ensure accurate payment in accordance with state regulations.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from internal customers via phone and email, targeting 30–50 email responses per day.
• Maintain payroll policies in compliance with state and federal regulations and adhere to internal controls including SOX compliance.
• Provide support and assist in onboarding and training of new payroll associates.
• Support garnishment and tax specialty areas as needed.
• Assist the Payroll Processing Manager and Director with special projects as requested.
• Partner effectively with payroll team members and business partners across the organization.

What You Bring

Required

• 1–3 years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and responsiveness.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and email; comfortable learning new software platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Nice to Have

• Payroll certification (CPP or FPC).
• Experience calculating hours worked for FLSA requirements.
• Workday payroll experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Avenica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are respected and valued. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our team and drives innovation. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.