We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate, timely payroll operations for a large and geographically diverse workforce in Virginia. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage end-to-end payroll activities, maintain compliance across multiple states, and partner with HR and finance teams to support smooth payroll administration. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in Workday and a hands-on approach to managing complex payroll processes for an organization with more than 500 employees. Responsibilities:

• Lead complete payroll processing from data review through final disbursement for a bi-monthly pay cycle serving a large employee population.
• Administer payroll activities across multiple states, ensuring alignment with applicable wage, tax, and labor regulations.
• Oversee payroll accuracy by validating earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit-related adjustments before each payroll run.
• Serve as a key resource for payroll operations within Workday, including payroll, HCM, HRIS, ERP, and financial management functions.
• Partner with human resources and finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, support audits, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Monitor payroll controls, maintain supporting documentation, and prepare records needed for internal review and compliance requirements.
• Supervise day-to-day payroll workflows and provide guidance on process execution, issue resolution, and service delivery standards.
• Support payroll-related system and process updates, including changes tied to platforms such as Workforce Now or other payroll tools when needed.

All interested candidates in this Senior Payroll Manager ole and other fulltime opportunities across the D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn.

• At least 5 years of experience managing payroll operations in a supervisory, management, or leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated success handling full-cycle payroll for an employee base of more than 500 workers.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including tax withholding and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience administering payroll on a bi-monthly schedule with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Hands-on proficiency with Workday Payroll, Workday HCM, Workday HRIS, Workday ERP, and Workday Financial Management.
• Ability to analyze payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and implement effective resolutions.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills for working with HR, finance, and operational stakeholders.

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