Payroll Specialist - Leesburg, VA

Position Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Leesburg, VA (Hybrid)

Assignment Type: Temp-to-Permanent

Compensation: $27.00 - $32.00 / Per Hour

Work Schedule: M-F, 9-5

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

Job Description:

Addison Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a growing organization in the Northern Virginia area. This position will support payroll operations in a fast-paced environment and work closely with HR and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable handling multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and support weekly payroll operations for a multi-employee workforce
• Review employee timecards, hours worked, payroll deductions, and adjustments for accuracy
• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and payroll regulations
• Partner with HR and benefits teams to support employee records and payroll-related changes
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding payroll activities
• Support payroll reporting and process improvement initiatives
• Utilize payroll systems and Excel to manage payroll data and reporting functions

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of payroll experience in a fast-paced environment
• Experience processing payroll and reviewing payroll deductions, adjustments, and audits
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, UKG, Rippling, or similar platforms
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
• Multi-state payroll experience is a plus

Additional Information:

• Hybrid schedule with a combination of onsite and remote work
• Excel assessment required during the interview process

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.