Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a diverse employee population based in Tysons, Virginia. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong payroll tax knowledge, understands wage compliance requirements tied to government-funded work, and can manage both hourly and salaried payroll with precision. The position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person attendance for training and periodic team collaboration.

Responsibilities:

- Administer end-to-end weekly payroll processing for employees across hourly and salaried pay structures while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

- Manage payroll tax activities, including multi-entity federal tax filings, quarterly reporting, and month-end and quarter-end payroll tax reconciliation.

- Interpret and apply prevailing wage requirements, including Davis-Bacon Act and Service Contract Act standards, to maintain compliance on funded projects.

- Review and process supplemental compensation such as housing allowances, security-related bonuses, and other special payments in accordance with payroll policies.

- Maintain payroll deductions and with holdings, including garnishments and related adjustments, while resolving discrepancies efficiently.

- Support payroll administration for multiple tax IDs and ensure proper setup, tracking, and reporting across entities.

- Partner with internal stakeholders to verify wage determinations, employee pay data, and compliance documentation for payroll accuracy.

- Contribute to international payroll activities when needed, assisting with coordination and accurate processing across jurisdictions.

- Utilize payroll systems such as Net Suite to update records, generate reports, and support ongoing payroll operations with strong attention to detail. Requirements - 3-5 years of hands-on payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll processing.

- Demonstrated expertise in payroll tax compliance, including preparation or review of Form 941 filings.

- Working knowledge of prevailing wage regulations, including Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, and federal or state wage determinations.

- Experience processing payroll for organizations with approximately 101-500 employees.

- Familiarity with garnishments, supplemental earnings, and payroll for both hourly and salaried employees.

- Experience using payroll platforms or ERP systems such as Net Suite.

- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

- International payroll exposure is preferred but not required.

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