Temporary Payroll Specialist

Reston, VA


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Type: Contract

Category: Administrative

Reference ID: 10059865

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/g7Wbd2


Position Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid – 2–3 days in office; onsite daily during training period)

Assignment Type: Contract (3-month assignment with potential to extend or convert to permanent)

Compensation: $30–45/hour (based on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Job Description

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established financial institution in Reston, VA, to hire a Payroll Specialist on a contract basis. This position will play a key role in supporting day-to-day payroll operations and assisting in a payroll process optimization initiative. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on ADP experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-driven mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees through ADP Workforce Now.
  • Support benefits-related payroll activities, including 401(k) contributions, deductions, and step-up matches.
  • Assist with payroll-related accruals and reconciliations.
  • Maintain accurate records of payroll transactions and employee data.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external consultants to review and streamline payroll workflows.
  • Document and refine current payroll procedures during a multi-phase process improvement project.
  • Respond promptly to employee payroll inquiries and ensure timely, compliant processing.
  • Use Excel for payroll tracking, reporting, and analysis.

Qualifications:

  • 4–5 years of experience in payroll processing.
  • ADP Workforce Now experience required.
  • Experience processing both hourly and salaried payroll.
  • Familiarity with benefits administration and payroll-related accounting (debits, credits, accruals).
  • Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data-driven reporting.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive under deadlines.
  • Degree not required; relevant experience prioritized.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

  • Direct collaboration with a hands-on payroll lead and cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact payroll optimization project.
  • Stable, mission-focused organization with a collaborative work culture.
  • Strong potential for extension or permanent conversion based on performance.

EEO Statement:

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.


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