Senior Payroll Specialist

Location: Hybrid in McLean, Virginia, United States preferred; remote considered

Salary: $90,000–$110,000 per year, depending on experience

Company

hirify.global delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments, using AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processing for exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple states.
• Review timesheets, labor charging, leave balances, deductions, adjustments, and payroll reconciliations.
• Process off-cycle payrolls, final PTO payouts, payroll journal entries, and payroll-related accounting activities.
• Support 401(k), HSA, FSA, month-end, year-end, W-2, state filing, and business change activities.
• Partner with HR and Finance on onboarding, offboarding, employee inquiries, and payroll issue resolution.
• Maintain payroll workflows and documentation, support DCAA audits, identify compliance risks, and improve scalable payroll processes and integrations.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Deltek CostPoint experience is required.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional tax requirements, payroll compliance, and best practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and independent working skills.
• Experience supporting payroll in a growing or evolving organization.
• System-oriented mindset with an interest in process improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Family-focused culture with a dynamic and productive work environment.
• Medical insurance, including HSA-eligible plans, plus employer-paid dental and vision options.
• Employer-sponsored short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 5% 401(k) company match, paid holidays, PTO accrual, and paid parental leave.
• Flexible schedules, teleworking options, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
• Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation programs.