Senior Payroll Specialist

GRVTY • McLean, VA

5d • $100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

GRVTY is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to own payroll for a growing group of government contracting companies. The role runs multi-state, multi-entity, and multi-pay-date payroll from start to finish, administers timekeeping, and helps develop processes as the organization grows. It offers substantial autonomy, with responsibility for managing the payroll calendar, setting priorities, and resolving issues independently.

The specialist processes payroll in ADP Workforce Now; audits payroll data and reconciles differences with benefit providers and 401(k) files; administers Unanet timesheets and labor distribution in accordance with DCAA requirements; and applies federal, state, and local payroll and wage-and-hour rules. The role also handles employee inquiries, special payments and adjustments, recurring reporting, audits, and quarter- and year-end activities.

The Virginia pay range is $100,000–$110,000 USD. GRVTY describes its work environment as supportive of work-life balance and offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on payroll experience, including multi-state, multi-entity, and multi-pay-date processing.
• Government contracting experience, including timekeeping and labor charging under DCAA requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and Unanet or a similar government-contracting timekeeping system.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll tax, wage-and-hour rules, and retirement plan deductions.
• Demonstrated ability to meet fixed payroll deadlines with little to no supervision.
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliations.
• Ability to work independently, research answers, use available resources, and solve problems without step-by-step direction.

Nice To Haves

• Unanet experience.
• CPP or FPC certification.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state, multi-entity, multi-pay-date payroll in ADP Workforce Now, from data preparation and audit through approval and transmission.
• Independently manage the payroll calendar and deliverables, identify issues proactively, and see them through to resolution.
• Audit master data changes, earnings, taxes, and benefit deductions; reconcile variances between ADP, benefit providers, and 401(k) files before payroll processing.
• Administer Unanet timesheets, monitor submissions, enforce deadlines, run floor checks, and ensure labor is charged and distributed correctly in line with DCAA requirements.
• Apply federal, state, and local payroll and wage-and-hour rules across multiple states.
• Produce recurring reports and support internal, external, and government audits.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Accounting, and serve as a point of contact for employee payroll questions.
• Process off-cycle checks, retroactive pay, corrections, garnishments, and final pay accurately and within state deadlines.
• Support quarter-end and year-end activities, including tax reconciliations, W-2 review, and year-end close for each entity.
• Respond to employee questions about pay, taxes, deductions, and timesheets, resolving issues promptly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Annual paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Award programs.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed