Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Maryland in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position focuses on delivering accurate payroll for a large employee population while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with operations, accounting, and human resources in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:

• Process recurring and off-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule for employees across multiple jurisdictions.
• Audit time entry records, job site hours, and labor distributions to confirm payroll data is complete and correct before each cycle.
• Compute earnings, overtime, incentive pay, garnishments, and other deductions in alignment with company guidelines and legal requirements.
• Administer payroll for both union and non-union employees, including applicable fringe benefits, dues, and related deductions.
• Prepare payroll tax filings, support timely remittance activities, and help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Complete certified payroll documentation and reporting when project or contract requirements apply.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain organized employee payroll records and generate reports for leadership, accounting review, audits, and operational needs.
• Respond to payroll questions from employees and provide timely, effective issue resolution.
• Serve as backup support for related payroll or accounting tasks as business demands require.