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Senior Payroll Manager

United States, McLean Employment contract, Contract work · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate, timely payroll operations for a large and geographically diverse workforce in Virginia. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage end-to-end payroll activities, maintain compliance across multiple states, and partner with HR and finance teams to support smooth payroll administration. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in Workday and a hands-on approach to managing complex payroll processes for an organization with more than 500 employees.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead complete payroll processing from data review through final disbursement for a bi-monthly pay cycle serving a large employee population
  • Administer payroll activities across multiple states, ensuring alignment with applicable wage, tax, and labor regulations
  • Oversee payroll accuracy by validating earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit-related adjustments before each payroll run
  • Serve as a key resource for payroll operations within Workday, including payroll, HCM, HRIS, ERP, and financial management functions
  • Partner with human resources and finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, support audits, and improve reporting accuracy
  • Monitor payroll controls, maintain supporting documentation, and prepare records needed for internal review and compliance requirements
  • Supervise day-to-day payroll workflows and provide guidance on process execution, issue resolution, and service delivery standards
  • Support payroll-related system and process updates, including changes tied to platforms such as Workforce Now or other payroll tools when needed

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience managing payroll operations in a supervisory, management, or leadership capacity
  • Demonstrated success handling full-cycle payroll for an employee base of more than 500 workers
  • Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including tax withholding and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Experience administering payroll on a bi-monthly schedule with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
  • Hands-on proficiency with Workday Payroll, Workday HCM, Workday HRIS, Workday ERP, and Workday Financial Management
  • Ability to analyze payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and implement effective resolutions
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills for working with HR, finance, and operational stakeholders

What we offer

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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