Senior Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist – Defense Contracting Expertise

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is recruiting for a Payroll Specialist to join a leading defense contracting organization in Fairfax, VA on a contract-to-hire basis. This is a critical role for an experienced professional with strong technical skills and multi-state payroll expertise.
Title: Senior Payroll Specialist
Location: Hybrid - Fairfax, VA
Conversion Salary: $90,000 - $115,000
Job Type: Contract to Hire

You will manage complex payroll operations across multiple states while ensuring compliance and accuracy in a fast-paced defense contracting environment. This position requires advanced technical proficiency and a strong understanding of government contracting requirements.

• Process and manage multi-state payroll for a diverse workforce.
• Utilize Deltek Costpoint 8.0 or higher for payroll and accounting functions.
• Work with ADP, UKG, or Workday systems for payroll administration.
• Ensure compliance with defense contracting standards and regulations.
• Perform advanced Excel-based analysis and reporting.

• Minimum 5 years of multi-state payroll experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with Deltek Costpoint 8.0 or higher.
• 3+ years working with ADP, UKG, or Workday.
• Prior defense contracting experience required.
• Exceptional Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas).