• Senior Payroll Specialist

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Silver Spring, MD)


    Description

    Our client a cutting-edge publicly traded company in Montgomery County is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist with expertise in full cycle, ,multi-state payroll. In this newly created role, you will act as a strategic partner to teams across Human Resources and Finance. This position requires a deep understanding of payroll with strong analytical and communication skills to guide decision-making within the organization.

     

    + Validate and audit employee data updates flowing into the payroll platform to ensure accuracy and completeness

    + Coordinate the timely submission and approval of employee time records, following up with employees and managers as needed

    + Manage a shared payroll inbox, addressing questions and requests within established service-level timelines

    + Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll discrepancies and inquiries with a high degree of accuracy and urgency

    + Administer wage garnishments and related support orders in compliance with applicable requirements

    + Maintain well-organized and up-to-date payroll documentation and records

    + Compute, reconcile, and process retroactive and advance payroll adjustments as necessary

    + Review payroll system integrations and interfaces, identifying and resolving errors on scheduled processing days

    + Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports and data summaries for internal partners upon request

    + Perform additional payroll-related responsibilities as assigned

    Requirements

    + High school diploma or equivalent credential required

    + Experience working within Workday as a core payroll or HRIS system

    + Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience managing end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of 600+ employees

    + Familiarity with additional payroll and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP or cloud-based payroll solutions)

    + Working knowledge of payroll accounting concepts, including the preparation of journal entries

    + Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and resolve complex payroll issues

    + Experience generating reports and summarizing data for internal stakeholders

    + Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

    + Maintains composure and effectiveness in high-pressure situations

    + Comfortable balancing multiple tasks and shifting priorities as business needs evolve

     

    If you are interested in this position or other Accounting Operations positions, please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, Alex Walker

     

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