Senior Payroll Specialist
GRVTY · McLean, Virginia, United States
Posted 8 days ago · $95,000 - $105,000
or apply directly on GRVTY's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days GRVTY's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of GRVTY's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at GRVTY
- low 0 stale, 1 reposted of 231 open
- Hiring momentum
- 301 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GRVTY's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GRVTY.
About this role
The Senior Payroll Specialist will independently manage end-to-end payroll operations for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations. This role involves reviewing payroll data, troubleshooting discrepancies, and collaborating with various teams to enhance payroll processes. The position is primarily remote but requires candidates to be located in the DMV area for occasional in-person meetings.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of GRVTY as an employer.
What you need
- US Citizenship is required.
- 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, including complex multi-state payroll processing.
- Experience in a government contracting (GovCon) environment is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of payroll laws, multi-state tax regulations, and labor compliance requirements.
- Experience managing or supporting timekeeping systems and strict compliance processes.
- Recent, hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now is required.
Nice to have
- Self-starter with the ability to take total ownership, troubleshoot independently, and drive results.
- Resourceful thinker who will research system capabilities and resolve issues without requiring constant step-by-step direction.
- Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Comfortable working in a growing, evolving acquisition environment.
- Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
What you get
- Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k with generous company match
- Training and Development Opportunities
Worth weighing
- The role requires a strong understanding of complex multi-state payroll, which may be challenging for those without such experience.
- Candidates must reside in the DMV area for occasional in-person requirements, which may limit remote work flexibility.
- The job emphasizes independent execution and ownership, which may not suit those who prefer more collaborative environments.
Summarised from GRVTY's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by GRVTY on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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