Senior Payroll Specialist — US Gov Focus (UKG/Paylocity)

Quantum Leap Research, LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Insurance premium subsidy

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Quantum Leap Research, LLC in Leesburg or McLean, Virginia is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our growing finance team. You will process semi-monthly and monthly payroll, ensure accuracy, and support audits while maintaining strict confidentiality.

You will work closely with HR and accounting teams and help manage benefits and deductions. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience with enterprise systems (Paylocity/UKG preferred), strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on payroll processing using an enterprise-wide system.
• Experience with Paylocity and/or UKG systems ideal.
• High degree of accuracy, confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong communication skills and customer service mindset.
• Willingness to learn additional payroll systems and processes.
• Ability to work full time in Leesburg or McLean, Virginia offices.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing payroll on a regular schedule (semi-monthly & monthly).
• Support payroll audits and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Process employee lifecycle changes including 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 401k and other fringe benefits.
• Ensure onboarding, payroll, and admin systems (ADP, UKG, Paylocity) are updated and automated.
• Handle regular file feeds and maintenance of 401k and HSA vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Willingness to learn

Organizational skills

Tools

ADP

UKG

Paylocity

Job description

Quantum Leap Research, LLC in Leesburg or McLean, Virginia is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our growing finance team. You will process semi-monthly and monthly payroll, ensure accuracy, and support audits while maintaining strict confidentiality.

You will work closely with HR and accounting teams and help manage benefits and deductions. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience with enterprise systems (Paylocity/UKG preferred), strong organizational and communication