Worldwide Mission Critical · 3 hours ago
Payroll Specialist
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expWorldwide Mission Critical is a global owner’s representation and project management company dedicated to the mission-critical industry. They are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to join their Accounting team, responsible for the accurate and timely processing of biweekly payroll and ensuring compliance with regulations.
ConstructionData CenterProject Management
Responsibilities
Coordinate and process bi-weekly payroll through a third-party payroll system (Paylocity), including reviewing payroll registers and resolving exceptions prior to submission
Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including pay rates, withholdings, time policies, accruals, new hires, terminations, and job changes
Input and administer salary increases, bonuses, retroactive pay, PTO, short-term disability (STD), leave-related pay, and other payroll adjustments
Process and administer voluntary and involuntary deductions, including benefit deductions, repayments, wage garnishments, levies, and child support orders
Record payroll-related journal entries for month-end and year-end close and prepare reconciliations for benefits, 401(k), and garnishment-related payables
Collaborate with payroll providers to validate accurate calculation of employee and employer taxes and apply for required state and local tax withholdings in new jurisdictions
Prepare, distribute, and support payroll reporting for accounting, management, and compliance purposes
Maintain complete and accurate payroll records to support internal controls, audits, and external audit requests
Maintain and validate payroll system configurations (pay codes, accruals, cost centers, integrations) and assist with system updates, testing, and data integrity initiatives
Maintain and update payroll policies, procedures, and guidelines; stay current on payroll laws, regulations, system updates, and required trainings
Provide timely, professional support to employees and external agencies regarding pay, deductions, direct deposit, and attendance inquiries
Partner closely with HR and Finance on payroll-related activities while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism. Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Five years of payroll administration experience, preferably multi-state
Strong knowledge of payroll law, wage and hour regulations, and compliance (FLSA, tax withholding)
Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with complex payroll data
Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
Preferred
Experience with Ajera and Paylocity strongly preferred
Benefits
401(k)
Company
Worldwide Mission Critical
Worldwide Mission Critical offers project management and owner's representation for data center and mission-critical construction.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bradley Gray
Owner and Principal
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