Administrative Payroll Support

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

TEKsystems in Springfield, VA is seeking an Administrative Payroll Support Specialist to assist payroll and HR operations through data management, reporting, and HRIS system administration. The role emphasizes accurate payroll data, maintained records, and efficient payroll processes while partnering with HR and payroll stakeholders.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and involves creating regular reports, data audits, and system updates alongside process

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel and data management tools.
• Attention to detail with large data sets.
• Experience creating reports and maintaining records.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee, organizational, and payroll data in HR systems.
• Review and validate employee information for timely payroll processing.
• Perform data imports/exports, updates, and audits per data governance standards.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll data discrepancies.
• Conduct data clean-up to improve data quality and integrity.
• Create and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting and data requests.
• Support UAT for HRIS/payroll system updates.
• Document business requirements, testing results, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with HR/payroll stakeholders on projects.
• Maintain documentation of reporting schedules and payroll activities.

Skills

Excel

Data management

Data reporting

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Payroll familiarity

HRIS experience

Process improvement

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrative Payroll Support Specialist (Hybrid | Springfield, VA)

Position Overview

The Administrative Payroll Support Specialist will support payroll and HR operations through data management, reporting, and system administration activities. This role is responsible for helping ensure payroll data is accurate, employee records are properly maintained, and payroll processes run smoothly and efficiently. The position will also support reporting, data audits, system updates, and process improvement initiatives while partnering closely with HR, payroll, and business stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee, organizational, and payroll data within HR systems.
• Support payroll administration activities by reviewing and validating employee information to help ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Perform data imports, exports, updates, and audits while ensuring compliance with established data governance standards.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve employee data and payroll discrepancies.
• Conduct data clean-up efforts to improve overall data quality and integrity.
• Create and distribute recurring daily, weekly, and monthly reports that support HR, payroll, and business operations.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting and data requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for HRIS enhancements, payroll system updates, and other system changes.
• Assist with documenting business requirements, testing results, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with HR, payroll, and cross-functional stakeholders to support ongoing projects and operational needs.
• Maintain organized documentation of reporting schedules, processes, payroll activities, and testing efforts.

What We're Looking For

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and other data management tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately with large volumes of data.
• Experience creating reports, maintaining records, and identifying inconsistencies or trends within data.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and changing priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Payroll experience is preferred.
• Previous experience working with HR data, payroll systems, or HRIS platforms is highly preferred.
• Interest in HR operations, payroll administration, reporting, and process improvement.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.
• Opportunity to support critical HR and payroll functions within a professional office environment.
• Exposure to HR systems, payroll operations, reporting processes, and system enhancement initiatives.
• Experience working closely with HR, payroll, and business stakeholders.

Contract Length: This is a 6-month to a 1 year contract

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Springfield, VA (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Springfield,VA.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full‑Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full‑stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.