Senior Payroll Specialist

Astrion

103d

About The Position

Astrion is seeking a detail-oriented and compliance driven Senior Payroll Specialist with extensive experience in multi-state payroll processing. This role will help shape a payroll function that is efficient, audit-ready, and centered on delivering an outstanding employee experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll and timekeeping experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role
• Strong knowledge and experience with UKG payroll and Costpoint timekeeping
• Well versed on federal and multi-state wage hour and laws, tax regulations, and payroll best practices
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, data analysis) and ability to use it for payroll reconciliations and reporting
• Hands-on experience with Service Contract Act (SCA) and union payroll processing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources or equivalent work experience
• Experience working within a government contracting environment
• System testing, implementation and payroll process improvement experience
• Experience supporting DOL or DCAA audits
• Payroll certifications such as CPP or FPC
• Experience mentoring or training other payroll team members

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely end-to-end payroll across multiple states for 5,000+ employees adhering to varying state and local regulations and wage laws
• Ensure all payroll transactions are completed with the highest degree of accuracy, including wages, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and benefits
• Partner with HR, Benefits, and other key stakeholders to research, resolve, and communicate resolutions for employee payroll-related inquiries
• Maintain payroll controls and perform regular audits and exception reporting, to proactively prevent errors
• Assist with internal and external audits, including those conducted by Department of Labor (DOL) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), by providing accurate payroll records, reports, and documentation
• Oversee employee profile accuracy, managing state/local withholdings, garnishments and other deductions
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Champion a positive employee experience by ensuring responsiveness and clear communication in all payroll related matters
• Mentor and develop junior payroll staff providing training, guidance and knowledge sharing on multi-state regulations and system best practices; foster a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees