Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a growing organization. This position is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll activities, navigating multi-state requirements, and ensuring employees are paid correctly. The right candidate will bring strong payroll knowledge, sound judgment, and hands-on experience using UKG Ready in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process complete payroll cycles for employees from initial data review through final submission while maintaining accuracy and deadlines
• Administer payroll for a workforce of roughly 101 to 500 employees and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Manage payroll activities across multiple states, ensuring compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting regulations
• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and adjustments to confirm payroll data is complete and correct before each run
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in an organized manner to support audits and internal controls
• Investigate employee payroll questions and provide clear follow-up on pay-related issues
• Utilize UKG Ready to enter, validate, and update payroll information while improving consistency in payroll processing

All interested candidates in this Payroll Specialist opportunity and other fulltime opportunities across the D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn.

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in payroll administration
• Demonstrated success handling full-cycle payroll independently
• Experience processing multi-state payroll with strong attention to compliance requirements
• Background supporting payroll for an employee population between 101 and 500 workers
• Proficiency with payroll systems, including hands-on experience with UKG Ready
• Strong accuracy, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail in a deadline-driven setting
• Ability to manage confidential employee and compensation information with discretion

All interested candidates in this Payroll Specialist opportunity and other fulltime opportunities across the D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn.