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We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager/Director to join a small team for a contract assignment expected to last approximately four weeks. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can evaluate current workflows, build practical payroll procedures, and support the rollout of an updated timekeeping approach. The successful candidate will bring strong operational knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to guide employees through process adoption and training.
Job Responsibility:
Assess existing payroll operations and develop streamlined procedures that improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
Lead the design and rollout of revised payroll processes that align with business needs and support day-to-day execution
Support implementation of the timeclock solution, including setup coordination, workflow alignment, and user readiness
Deliver training and practical guidance to managers and staff on updated payroll and timekeeping procedures
Oversee full-cycle payroll activities and ensure timely, accurate processing across a multi-state workforce
Manage payroll administration for a workforce of more than 500 employees while maintaining compliance with company policy and applicable regulations
Partner with internal stakeholders to document payroll policies, establish controls, and address operational issues during implementation
Provide subject matter expertise in payroll management tools to support process design and ongoing usability
Requirements:
7+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibility for end-to-end payroll operations
Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle payroll processing within multi-state environments
Experience managing payroll for employee populations of 500 or more
Strong background in payroll process design, policy development, and procedural documentation
Ability to train teams effectively and support adoption of new payroll and timekeeping practices
Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as UKG Pro
Nice to have:
Familiarity with timekeeping systems
exposure to Synel is preferred
Prior experience working with small-company environments and local availability near McLean, Virginia is preferred