Payroll Specialist

Location: Richmond, VA
Compensation: $65,000–$70,000 annually

The Payroll Specialist manages accurate and timely payroll processing for a large, multi-state workforce. This role ensures payroll compliance, audits payroll data, resolves pay-related issues, and partners with HR, Finance, and Operations to support efficient payroll practices and a positive employee experience.

• Process high-volume, multi-state payrolls.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Handle employee pay changes, bonuses, commissions, PTO payouts, and final pay.
• Process payroll adjustments, corrections, manual payments, and off-cycle payrolls.
• Audit timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies.
• Review overtime, missed punches, and attendance exceptions.
• Partner with managers to address payroll and timekeeping concerns.
• Support payroll and timekeeping system functionality.
• Maintain payroll records and meet all processing deadlines.

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with multi-state and multi-location payroll operations.
• Experience supporting organizations with 1,000+ employees preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll and timekeeping systems.

• Understanding of payroll regulations, taxes, wage and hour laws, and garnishment processing.
• Payroll auditing and reconciliation experience.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong customer service, communication, and confidentiality standards.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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