Senior Payroll Operations Specialist

Leidos

Sr. Payroll Operations Specialist responsible for payroll operations and compliance for US-based employees.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $52,000 - $94,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive payroll processing expertise, including advanced troubleshooting of complex payroll scenarios and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Proficient in managing large volume payroll operations while ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

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Advanced Payroll ProcessingComplex Payroll ScenariosLarge Volume Payroll ProcessingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll CompliancePayroll TransactionsGarnishmentsDeductionsTax AdjustmentsProcess ImprovementData ValidationManual Checks ProcessingPayroll Anomaly Resolution

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMentorship

Industry Keywords

Payroll PoliciesRegulatory RequirementsUnion PayrollExpatriate PayrollOff Cycle PaymentsSpecial EarningsUser Acceptance TestingProcess DocumentationOperational EfficiencyEmployee Escalations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process day to day payroll activities in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner while ensuring compliance with payroll policies and regulatory requirements.
Calculate, compile, validate, and submit payroll transactions and adjustments for assigned employee populations.
Process complex payroll scenarios including union payroll, expatriate payroll, off cycle payments, special earnings, and other nonstandard pay situations.
Calculate miscellaneous pay components in compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and tax requirements.
Create, review, audit, and process manual checks and special payroll payments.
Prepare and validate manual upload files and supporting data used in payroll processing.
Perform payroll entries and review activities related to garnishments, deductions, and special payroll transactions.
Support employee receivables and overpayment recovery processes.
Detect, research, troubleshoot, and resolve routine and complex payroll anomalies and processing issues.
Support employee escalations and provide advanced payroll guidance to help desk and shared services teams.
Research and process tax adjustments and support resolution of complex payroll and tax matters.
Partner across Payroll, Time & Labor, HR, Finance, and other business groups to identify and resolve recurring operational issues.
Support system enhancements, integration testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and implementation activities.
Lead small scale process improvement initiatives focused on increasing payroll accuracy, reducing manual effort, and improving operational efficiency.
Develop, maintain, and update process documentation and standard operating procedures.
Provide training, onboarding support, mentorship, and guidance to Payroll Operations Specialists and new team members.
Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma with 7+ years of progressive payroll processing experience.
Advanced payroll processing and troubleshooting experience supporting complex payroll scenarios.
Experience processing large volume payroll for 10,000 headcount or above.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to payroll accuracy and compliance.
US Citizenship required and ability to obtain security clearance as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement