Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Reston, VA that is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Process multi-state payroll information for 40,000 employees


• Comply and adhere to multiple payroll policies and procedures


• Evaluate, develop recommendations, document processes, and implement approved changes in the processing of payroll


• Communicate issues and participates in problem resolution/escalation processes


• Process complex payroll functions; such as, ensure that payroll files have been received from internal business partners and processed for timely payment to employees


• Calculate, compile and complete accurate and timely transfer of pay information and adjustments for payroll processing


• Calculate miscellaneous pay components in compliance to federal, state, and/or, local tax policies


• Serve as point of escalation to assist employees, and other internal stakeholders with questions, concerns, comments in a timely manner


• Serve as subject matter experts on multiple payroll topics


• Conduct specialized research into issues and provide recommendations for payroll processing and outputs


• Review, coordinate and submit timely manual check requests including sensitive matters such as termination cases


• Review manual check log and ensure pertinent issues are resolved


• Assist with wage audits (e.g. DCAA, Internal Audit, Benefits, agency, federal, state, etc.)


• Assist with deployment and development of robotics, process automation, and set-up of reporting tools


• Assist with special projects as assigned


• Oversee and review overpayment payroll matters

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience supporting projects - not managing them


• Supporting testing of systems changes


• Experience with any type of process improvement


• Large company experience - 10,000 plus


• Excel experience (vlookups, pivot tables)


• Ability to collaborate with the team


• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (as needed) in order to assure payroll processing is completed by deadlines

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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