Join a mission-driven school community where your payroll expertise directly supports a team of dedicated educators. This is a stable, fully onsite opportunity with consistent hours, competitive pay, and modern payroll tools.
Payroll Specialist
Salary: $58,240 – $62,400
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule (8am–4pm) for strong work-life balance
• 100% onsite role with free parking — no commuting hassles or added costs
• Join a respected academic institution in Bethesda with a collaborative culture
• Own the full payroll function and have real impact across 200–250 employees
• Stable, structured environment ideal for payroll professionals who value routine and accuracy
• Work with Paylocity, building experience with a leading payroll system
• Opportunity to be a key contributor within a tight-knit administrative team
• Clear scope of responsibilities — no ambiguity, just ownership and consistency
• Support a meaningful mission in education while advancing your payroll career
Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Specialist:
• Process full-cycle payroll for 200–250 employees
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations
• Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies
• Manage payroll reporting and system updates within Paylocity
• Ad hoc projects and reporting
Qualifications for the Payroll Specialist:
• 3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience
• Hands-on experience with Paylocity (required)
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and compliance
• Experience handling payroll for 200+ employees
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