Payroll Specialist

Quantum Leap Research, LLC; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Educational assistance

Insurance premium subsidy

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life & disability

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Quantum Leap Research, LLC in Leesburg (with presence in McLean, Virginia) is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support semi-monthly and monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality across systems such as ADP, UKG, and Paylocity.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of payroll experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining security and company policy compliance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' direct hands-on experience processing payroll using an enterprise-wide payroll system.
• Experience with Paylocity and/or UKG systems ideal.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong communication skills and customer service mindset.
• Willingness to learn additional payroll systems and processes.
• Ability to work full time in our Leesburg or McLean, Virginia offices.
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Basic understanding of payroll concepts and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing payroll on a regular schedule (semi-monthly & monthly).
• Support payroll audits and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Process employee lifecycle changes, including new hires, terminations, and promotions.
• Review and process employee expense reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized payroll files and documentation.
• Assist with benefits and deductions tracking as needed.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on payroll-related matters.
• Monthly review, reconciliation and authorization of payroll invoices including health benefits, 401k invoices and various other fringe benefit invoices.
• Ensure onboarding, payroll, and administration business systems are updated and effectively automating business processes and adhere to company policies as applicable.
• Processes regular files feeds and maintenance of 401k and HSA vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Paylocity

UKG

ADP

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Quantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s threats in an age of Strategic (Great Power) Competition.

We have built a highly collaborative workforce dedicated to countering those threats in an environment designed for success. This an entrepreneurial, fast-growing company, where the right candidate can join and really make a difference.

Payroll Specialist is responsible for assisting in the semi-monthly and monthly payroll while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality throughout the payroll cycle. This role supports employee payroll changes, benefits and deductions administration, payroll reconciliations, expense reporting, and collaboration with HR and accounting teams using systems such as Paylocity, UKG, and ADP. The ideal candidate has at least two years of payroll experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance with company policies and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing payroll on a regular schedule (semi-monthly & monthly).
• Support payroll audits and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Process employee lifecycle changes, including new hires, terminations, and promotions.
• Review and process employee expense reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized payroll files and documentation.
• Assist with benefits and deductions tracking as needed.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on payroll -related matters.
• Monthly review, reconciliation and authorization of payroll invoices including health benefits, 401k invoices and various other fringe benefit invoices.
• Ensure onboarding, payroll, and administration business systems (i.e., ADP, UKG, Paylocity) are updated and effectively automating business processes and adhere to company policies as applicable.
• Processes regular files feeds and maintenance of 401k and HSA vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' direct hands-on experience processing payroll using an enterprise-wide payroll system.
• Experience with Paylocity and/or UKG systems ideal.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong communication skills and customer service mindset.
• Willingness to learn additional payroll systems and processes.
• Ability to work full time in our Leesburg or McLean, Virginia offices.
• Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Basic understanding of payroll concepts and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

We seek the best-and-brightest professionals at all levels so offer highly competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000. Salary ranges reflect compensation for qualified candidates across a range of experience levels and are flexible; actual salary will be determined based on demonstrated skills, experience, and performance.

Company-sponsored benefits include: 6% 401(k) company match with immediate vesting, educational assistance up to $7,000 per year, 100% insurance premium subsidy for employees (75% for dependents), Anthem medical, Guardian dental, life and disability coverage, 3 weeks’ vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, and 11 holidays.

Quantum Leap is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.ql-research.com