Senior Payroll Specialist (Contract) – Multi-State Payroll

Addison Group; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist for a 4+ month contract engagement to manage high-volume, multi-state payroll operations. The role emphasizes accurate processing, compliance, reporting, and stakeholder support across a diverse employee population.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with complex payroll scenarios, cloud-based platforms, and strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience processing payroll for large populations (500-2,000+).
• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll processing, payroll taxes, garnishments, time and attendance systems, payroll reporting & reconciliations, and payroll audit support.
• Experience with complex payroll scenarios including bonuses, equity compensation, acquisitions or transitions, and retroactive pay calculations.
• Familiarity with cloud-based payroll platforms and payroll accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for a large, multi-state population.
• Review and validate payroll data imports and system transactions.
• Analyze payroll reports for accuracy before processing.
• Handle payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure time and attendance records are submitted and processed.
• Process payroll adjustments including retroactive pay.
• Administer garnishments, support orders, and payroll deductions.
• Assist payroll tax activities, compliance, and payroll reconciliations.
• Generate payroll, audit, and management reports for stakeholders.
• Review interface and integration errors and coordinate resolutions.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation.
• Assist with audits, acquisitions, bonuses, equity payments, and special projects.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Payroll taxes

Garnishments

Time & attendance

Payroll reporting & reconciliations

Payroll audits

Cloud payroll platforms

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/HR

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Workday certification (preferred)

Tools

Workday

SAP

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist for a 4+ month contract engagement to manage high-volume, multi-state payroll operations. The role emphasizes accurate processing, compliance, reporting, and stakeholder support across a diverse employee population.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with complex payroll scenarios, cloud-based platforms, and strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.