Leidos’ Payroll services team is seeking a customer service oriented Payroll Specialist. This position will be responsible for providing support related to payroll processing, tax support, audit requests, status reporting, special projects, and other duties as assigned. This role reports to the Payroll Operations Manager.
Responsibilities:
The payroll specialist will be responsible for processing day-to-day payroll functions in an efficient and timely manner under the supervision of a Lead Payroll Specialist, Payroll Operations Manager, and/or Director. The payroll team handles complex union, federal contracting standards; ex-patriot and other special pay situations for US based employees on missions around the world.
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Calculate, compile and submit accurate information and adjustments into the payroll processing software for assigned employee groups.
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Calculate miscellaneous pay components in compliance with federal, state, and/or local policies and tax guidelines.
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Create, review, and audit manual checks.
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Prepare manual upload files used in the processing of payroll.
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Garnishment payroll entries and review
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Help to support employee receivables process
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Detect and resolve routine and complex payroll anomalies
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Prepare external reports to internal business partners and research GL matters
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Support help desk team by answering and resolving employee escalations
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Support team with special payroll projects, tax adjustments, and complex research matters.
Basic Qualifications:
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High School Diploma with 3 or more years progressive payroll experience
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Intermediate knowledge of Excel required
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Strong attention to detail
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Deadline Oriented
Preferred Qualifications:
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UltiPro Payroll, Costpoint Payroll, and Deltek T&E Systems highly desired
Please note: the actual pay for this role is closer to the middle of the posted pay range.
Original Posting:May 5, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $44,200.00 - $79,900.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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