Senior Compensation Specialist

Four Inc.

Senior Compensation Specialist overseeing payroll and compensation at a public sector IT provider. Managing payroll processes, compliance, and compensation administration for approximately 100 employees.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing for approximately 100 employees
Partner with the HR Director to ensure complex situations such as garnishments and leaves of absence are managed appropriately
Partner with the Controller to support payroll reconciliations, general ledger alignment, internal controls, and audits
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations and wage and hour laws
Lead year-end payroll processes and required compliance reporting including ACA and W-2 preparation and distribution
Administer accurate monthly short-term incentive, long-term incentive, commission, and other bonus programs
Support administration of the company’s 401(k) retirement plan in partnership with HR and Finance/Accounting
Review timesheets each pay period, ensuring their accuracy by verifying changes and resolving issues
Maintain accurate employee data across HRIS and payroll systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in payroll administration
5+ years of experience supporting compensation
Demonstrated experience calculating and processing bonus and commission payments required
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems required; Paycor experience preferred
Prior implementation experience preferred
Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits, and employment laws and regulations including FLSA, ACA, COBRA, ERISA, SCA, and HIPAA
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across HR, Finance, and leadership teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k with match
Company-paid life/short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
All federal holidays off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll ProcessingBonus CalculationCommission Payment ProcessingPayroll ReconciliationCompliance ReportingData ManagementGarnishment ManagementLeave of Absence Management401(k) AdministrationInternal Controls

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsMulti-Priority ManagementPartnership Skills