Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage and support end-to-end biweekly payroll operations in a government contracting environment. This role is responsible for accurate payroll processing, labor and cost compliance, and coordination across HR, Accounting, and Program Management. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint (labor processing) and ADP, and thrives in a complex, compliance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and administer biweekly payroll for up to 1,500 active employees, recognizing that not all employees are paid each pay period
• Review, validate, and process labor transactions in Deltek Costpoint, ensuring alignment with government contracting requirements
• Ensure accurate payroll feeds and integrations between Costpoint and ADP
• Audit timekeeping, labor distributions, and payroll data for accuracy and compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including government contract labor regulations (e.g., cost accounting standards, audit readiness)
• Reconcile payroll reports, tax filings, deductions, and benefit-related payroll entries
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Program Teams to resolve payroll and labor-related issues
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with a strong focus on confidentiality and customer service
• Assist with audits (internal and external), including DCAA audits when applicable
• Maintain payroll documentation, SOPs, and process improvements
• Support year-end processes, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll administration experience, preferably within a government contracting environment
• Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, specifically labor processing and timekeeping
• ADP payroll experience (Workforce Now or similar ADP platforms)
• Experience supporting mid-to-large employee populations (1,000+ employees preferred)
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, multi-state payroll, and wage & hour regulations
• High attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills
• Ability to manage sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality