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Payroll Specialist

United States, McLean · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large U.S. employee population based in McLean, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage complex multi-state payroll activities, maintain compliance across varying pay rules, and contribute strong accounting knowledge in a fast-paced environment. The role requires hands-on expertise with payroll systems such as ADP Vantage or ADP Workforce Now, along with the ability to work on-site while ramping up and then follow a hybrid schedule.

Job Responsibility

  • Process biweekly payroll for approximately 1,100 employees across the United States, ensuring accuracy for both hourly and salaried team members
  • Administer payroll activities involving multiple states, including jurisdictions with complex regulations such as California
  • Review payroll transactions for proper treatment of earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, garnishments, disability-related payments, and chargeback items
  • Support payroll accounting tasks by reconciling entries, validating debits and credits, and helping maintain accurate financial records tied to payroll processing
  • Prepare and validate payroll tax data to help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements
  • Coordinate benefits-related payroll reporting and verify that benefit deductions and related records are processed correctly
  • Use ADP Vantage or ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll data, troubleshoot issues, and support efficient payroll operations
  • Partner with the payroll team to resolve discrepancies, answer payroll-related questions, and help keep processing cycles on schedule

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment
  • Proven ability to process payroll for workforces of more than 500 employees
  • Strong background in multi-state payroll administration, including experience with California payroll requirements
  • Hands-on experience with ADP Vantage or ADP Workforce Now
  • Working knowledge of payroll taxes, garnishments, disability payments, and related compliance obligations
  • Familiarity with payroll accounting concepts, including reconciliations, debits, and credits
  • Experience supporting benefits payroll activities and related reporting
  • Ability to work in person during onboarding and transition to a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • free online training

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