Payroll Manager

Company: Robert Half
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and execute comprehensive payroll processes for a mid-sized organization in Silver Spring, Maryland. This role involves managing payroll for approximately 150 employees, including both hourly and salaried staff, while ensuring precision, compliance, and adherence to deadlines. This is a short-term contract position requiring a proactive approach to payroll management and employee support. Responsibilities: • Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees, adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements. • Verify hourly employees' work hours, overtime, and schedules to ensure correct payments. • Maintain and update payroll records for new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and deductions. • Address employee questions related to payroll, timekeeping, and pay discrepancies in a timely manner. • Generate detailed payroll reports for management and finance teams as required. • Reconcile payroll data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies or errors. • Ensure proper handling of tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and voluntary contributions. • Monitor payroll compliance with labor laws and oversee year-end processes, including W-2 preparation and distribution. • Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure seamless payroll operations. • Support the transition and integration of payroll systems, if applicable. • Proven experience with full-cycle payroll processing. • Expertise in handling multi-state payroll operations. • Familiarity with bi-weekly payroll schedules and associated requirements. • Strong knowledge of payroll systems (Paychex, UKG, etc.) and the ability to adapt to new platforms. • Comprehensive understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance standards. • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. • Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management to resolve payroll issues. • Capacity to work independently and manage payroll-related tasks with minimal supervision.

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