Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a non-profit organization in Rockville, Maryland. This is a Contract position that requires a hands-on individual who can manage accurate, timely payroll processing in an in-office environment. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and can work confidently with high-volume employee payroll data while maintaining compliance and precision.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and taxes are calculated accurately and issued on schedule.
• Administer multi-state payroll activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including changes related to compensation, benefits, with holdings, and direct deposit information.
• Review payroll data for discrepancies, resolve exceptions, and investigate issues to support accurate final output.
• Utilize payroll systems such as Sage and ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll workflows and reporting needs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to answer payroll-related questions and provide timely support on pay, deductions, and compliance matters.
• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation for audits, reconciliations, and internal review.
• Support payroll-related process improvements and assist with system-related updates or changes as needed.