Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is seeking a talented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Abingdon, Maryland. In this role, you’ll manage and lead day-to-day payroll processing while helping us modernize and streamline processes. You’ll work closely with both the Accounting and Human Resources teams to support compliance, reporting, and reconciliations, and play an active role in the evaluation of HRIS systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and is motivated by continuous improvement.
The Payroll Specialist core hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM. This position will be based in the office for the first 6 months, after which a hybrid schedule (up to 2 remote days per week) may be available at the supervisor’s discretion.
What You’ll Do:
- Process payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain payroll records for new hires, terminations, benefits, and adjustments.
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Support reporting, audits, and compliance with tax and labor regulations.
- Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to improve processes and systems.
- Assist in the RFP and selection process for a new HRIS/payroll system.
- Crosstrain in other key areas of the business. Exposure to more than just payroll!
Requirements:
- 2+ years of payroll experience (multi-state preferred).
- Knowledge of payroll laws and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Excel and usage of a payroll/HRIS systems (ADP, UKG, Workday, Paycor).
- Analytical mindset - comfortable working with manual processes but eager to improve them.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communicator and team collaborator.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us: We believe in taking care of our team - professionally, personally, and everything in between. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of the GTA family:
- Competitive Salary with generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays to support your work-life balance
- Annual Bonus Potential – your hard work deserves to be rewarded
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – including Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Peace of Mind – with Company-paid Life Insurance and both Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Invest in Your Future – through our 401(k) with Company Match
- Education Assistance Program – helping you continue to grow and learn
- Employee Assistance Program – free access to short-term counseling, financial coaching, legal consultations, life coaching, and more
- Peak Health Wellness Plan – personalized nurse consultations, no-cost lab work, and ongoing wellness support
- Stay Connected & Inspired – with free memberships to professional societies
- Professional Development – Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, and Software Training to help you reach your goals
- Referral Bonuses – bring great people on board and get rewarded
- Recognition That Matters – we celebrate achievements big and small with our Employee Recognition Program
- Team Spirit & Fun – enjoy company picnics, events, and a welcoming, supportive work environment
We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all subsequent revisions and amendments. #LI-Onsite
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What We Do
Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) was incorporated in 1985 and employs more than 500 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. GTA focuses on geotechnical issues such as subsurface exploration, geotechnical and foundation engineering; groundwater resource and wastewater disposal issues; construction observation and materials testing; environmental issues from environmental assessments through management of remediation for contaminated water and soil; and natural resource services ranging from natural resource inventories to federal and state permit processing. Superior delivery of service and creative solutions complement our capabilities and collective commitment to our clients.
We provide these services for a wide range of projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest regions. Our 21 office locations include: Quakertown, York, Wilkes-Barre, and Pittsburgh Metro, PA; Northeastern, OH; Somerset and Little Ferry, NJ; Abingdon, Baltimore, Laurel, Frederick, and Waldorf, MD; New Castle and Georgetown, DE; Richmond and Sterling, VA; Nashville, TN; Charlotte and Raleigh, NC and Greenville, SC (GTA Associates, Inc.); and Orlando, FL.
Project types include: residential, retail, office, data centers, warehouse, industrial, energy, government, institutional, and recreational facilities. We also provide infrastructure design and improvement projects including roads, bridges, retaining walls, dams, landfills, and utilities.
Accreditations: AASHTO and Army Corps of Engineers accredited soil, aggregate, and concrete laboratory facilities.
We realize that our greatest asset is our people. We encourage our employees to reach their full potential, both personally and professionally, and offer the foundation, tools, and resources for them to excel, which in turn provides optimum results for our clients.
