Payroll Specialist

A non-profit organization is looking for a strong Senior Payroll Specialist to add to their team! This opportunity is contract to hire and going into the office 4 days a week in Washington, DC. The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing accurate semi-monthly payroll processing as payroll operations transition from HR to Accounting. This role supports a corporate workforce of approximately 160–180 employees and serves as the primary payroll subject-matter expert for employee inquiries, system coordination, and tax-related matters. Key responsibilities include processing payroll in Ceridian Dayforce, maintaining strong knowledge of federal and state payroll tax requirements, and acting as the primary liaison with Dayforce for payroll and tax compliance support. The role also partners with Accounting to support corporate functions by managing payroll-related data requests, assisting with an accounting helpdesk, and directing stakeholders to the appropriate accounting team members as needed. This position collaborates closely with internal teams and operates in a hybrid environment with four days in-office and flexibility.

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