Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist RoleJoin a large, established organization where you can take ownership of complex payroll operations, support a high-volume employee population, and contribute to an important payroll systems initiative. This temporary opportunity offers strong leadership visibility, meaningful problem-solving work, and exposure to sophisticated payroll processes.Our client is a large organization within the Professional Services and Technology sectors that supports complex, regulated operations. The company maintains a broad national workforce and operates in a structured, process-driven environment.The organization offers established systems, experienced leadership, and opportunities to work across payroll, finance, human resources, and technology teams. This position is based in Northern Virginia. This role offers remote flexibility, with occasional onsite attendance.The Senior Payroll Specialist will support end-to-end payroll operations for a large, multi-state employee population. This position will serve as a key resource for complex payroll questions, escalations, off-cycle processing, tax matters, and employee support.The Senior Payroll Specialist will work closely with payroll leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain accuracy, resolve issues, and support financial reporting. The role will also contribute to payroll system testing, process improvements, and internal training.This is a hands-on temporary assignment for someone who can quickly learn the environment, manage competing deadlines, and work independently.Role ResponsibilitiesSupport semi-monthly payroll processing for a large, multi-state workforceManage complex payroll transactions, adjustments, and escalationsProcess terminations, off-cycle payments, garnishments, and leviesResearch and resolve payroll, timekeeping, leave, and tax-related questionsComplete payroll reconciliations and support accurate labor distributionTroubleshoot payroll issues through internal ticketing and support systemsAssist with payroll system testing, enhancements, and process documentationIdentify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and employee serviceQualificationsAt least five years of hands-on payroll experienceExperience supporting payroll within a large or complex organizationStrong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint and WorkdayExperience managing multi-state payroll and related tax requirementsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with large datasetsAbility to manage high-volume workflows with accuracy and attention to detailStrong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional partnership skillsWhy This Role Stands OutOpportunity to work with complex, enterprise-level payroll processesMeaningful involvement in payroll system testing and enhancementsBroad exposure to payroll, finance, human resources, and technology teamsHigh-visibility role supporting employees and business leadersPrimarily remote schedule outside of the systems-testing periodFast-moving interview and hiring processIf this opportunity sounds interesting but your background does not align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We would welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about your payroll experience, systems knowledge, and career goals.