Payroll Processor

Our client is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their accounting team on a temp-to-hire basis. This role will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payroll for approximately 300 employees. The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and capable of working independently within a collaborative, lean accounting department.

This position offers immediate training and overlap with the current payroll process to ensure a smooth transition.

• Process semi-monthly payroll for approximately 300 employees.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely distribution.
• Maintain payroll records and employee data.
• Review payroll reports and reconcile discrepancies as needed.
• Respond to employee payroll‑related inquiries.
• Partner with accounting and HR teams to support payroll operations.
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and year‑end payroll activities.
• Adhere to established payroll procedures and internal controls.

• Experience processing full‑cycle payroll for a workforce of similar size.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to quickly learn processes and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.

• Experience with Paylocity.
• Prior experience in a nonprofit, educational, or school environment.
• Familiarity with payroll compliance and reporting requirements.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent…