Payroll Coordinator

Randstad USA; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Payroll Coordinator in Columbia, MD to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing and compliance. You will partner with HR and Finance, guide payroll staff, and drive process improvements in a collaborative environment.

The role is 37.5 hours per week with a competitive hourly salary. Responsibilities include overseeing semi-monthly payroll, handling garnishments, audits, and reporting, plus advancing payroll systems and reporting for management.

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience
• Experience in payroll processing and compliance is expected
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee semi-monthly payroll processing and data reviews.
• Manage garnishments and ensure accurate tax withholding and reporting.
• Lead, train, and support payroll staff with issue resolution.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance on discrepancies and balances.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and support system upgrades.

Skills

Payroll

1099s

Payroll Processing

Payroll Tax

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As a Payroll Coordinator, you will play a key role in keeping our client's organization running smoothly by making sure everyone gets paid accurately and on time. Working closely with HR and Finance, you’ll serve as the go-to payroll expert, guiding their team, maintaining compliance, and continuously improving their processes in a supportive, collaborative environment. 37.5hrs per week

salary: $25 - $32 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations & Processing: Direct and oversee semi-monthly payroll, review and approve payroll data, and manage garnishments (e.g., child support, tax levies).
• Compliance & Audits: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations while supporting audits, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
• Team Leadership & Support: Guide, train, and manage payroll staff, providing performance feedback and direct issue resolution for employees.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR and Finance to address discrepancies, review payroll-related balances, and support tax, retirement, and bank reconciliation activities.
• Systems & Reporting: Manage payroll system upgrades, testing, and process improvements while preparing key payroll reports for management.

Skills

• Payroll
• 1099s
• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Tax

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• Bachelors (required)