Payroll Analyst

Aston Carter•Alexandria, VA

4d•$48 - $48•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Analyst to manage the payroll processing for a large employee base in a dynamic and regulatory-compliant environment. This temporary position offers the opportunity to work with industry-leading tools and contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of payroll operations.

Requirements

3+ years of payroll experience in a GovCon environment (DoD preferred).
Strong proficiency in Costpoint and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
Experience managing payroll for large employee populations (1,500–2,500).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with UKG or similar HRIS/payroll systems is a plus.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Administer semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles for approximately 2,000 employees.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions, including regular pay, bonuses, and corrections.
Manage and audit employee timesheets using Costpoint (Time & Expense and Timesheets modules).
Perform frequent timesheet corrections and resolve discrepancies in compliance with company and government policies.
Utilize Costpoint extensively for payroll and timekeeping functions.
Leverage UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) as a supplementary tool for workforce management.
Analyze payroll data using Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to generate reports and support audits.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for internal and external compliance reviews.
Ensure payroll practices align with government contracting regulations, particularly DoD standards.
Support internal audits and respond to inquiries from finance, HR, and external agencies.