HRIS & Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: HRIS & Payroll Specialist

Industry: Healthcare / Medical Technology

Location (City, State): Leesburg, VA (Hybrid)

Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $27 – $30 per hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 remote)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a rapidly growing organization in the healthcare and medical technology space to hire an HRIS & Payroll Specialist. This company offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is focused on innovation, operational excellence, and supporting a large, field-based workforce.

Job Description:

We are seeking an HRIS & Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR systems management. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll, maintaining employee data, and providing responsive support to employees and managers. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume environment and brings a strong mix of payroll, HR operations, and customer service experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Administration
• Assist with weekly payroll processing, including reviewing timecards and tracking hours worked
• Support payroll updates such as deductions, adjustments, and employee changes
• Partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve payroll discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations
• Benefits Administration
• Respond to employee questions related to benefits programs (health, retirement, etc.)
• Support enrollments, qualifying life events, and open enrollment cycles
• Coordinate with benefit providers to resolve issues and discrepancies
• Assist with leave tracking and administration, including FMLA and other leave types
• HRIS & Data Management
• Maintain accurate employee records across HRIS and payroll systems
• Process employee updates and ensure data integrity
• Generate HR reports and assist with audits and compliance activities
• Support system updates, troubleshooting, and process improvements
• HR Operations & Employee Support
• Serve as a primary contact for HR-related employee and manager inquiries
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation and communication
• Coordinate credentialing and ensure compliance requirements are met
• Maintain organized HR documentation and records
• Process Improvement & Compliance
• Follow established HR workflows and identify opportunities for increased efficiency
• Support reporting, audits, and compliance-related initiatives

Qualifications:

• 1–3+ years of experience in HR, payroll, benefits, or a related role
• Hands-on experience supporting payroll processes and benefits administration
• Familiarity with payroll functions such as time tracking, deductions, and compliance
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG, Rippling, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills with a responsive, service-oriented approach
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Experience in healthcare, medical, or fast-paced environments preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Details:

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
• High-volume role supporting a large, field-based employee population
• Opportunity for conversion to a full-time role with increased compensation
• Standard 40-hour workweek with potential overtime eligibility

Perks:

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across payroll, HRIS, and benefits
• Exposure to a dynamic and growing organization
• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
• Clear path for growth and advancement upon conversion

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.