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Payroll Specialist

AT Leidos
Leidos

Payroll Specialist

Remote

Description

Leidos' Corporate Group is seeking a customer service oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll Services team. Our Payroll Services team handles complex union, federal contracting standards; expatriate, and other special pay situations for US based employees on missions around the world. 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 Director of US Payroll.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Process day-to-day payroll functions in an efficient and timely manner under the supervision of a Senior Payroll Specialist, Payroll Operations Manager, and/or Director.
  • • Calculate, compile and submit accurate information and adjustments into the payroll processing software for assigned employee groups.
  • • Calculate miscellaneous pay components in compliance with federal, state, and/or local policies and tax guidelines.
  • • Create, review, and audit manual checks.
  • Prepare manual upload files used in the processing of payroll.
  • Garnishment payroll entries and review
  • Help to support employee receivables process
  • Detect and resolve routine and complex payroll anomalies
  • Prepare external reports to internal business partners and research GL matters
  • Support help desk team by answering and resolving employee escalations
  • Support team with special payroll projects, tax adjustments, and complex research matters.

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Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma with 3+ years progressive payroll experience
  • Intermediate knowledge of Excel required
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Deadline Oriented
  • US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

  • UltiPro Payroll, Costpoint Payroll, and Deltek T&E Systems highly desired

Please note that actual salary is closer to the midpoint of the posted pay range.

Original Posting Date:

2024-10-02
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 $42,250.00 - $76,375.00

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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Job ID: Leidos-R-00145285
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program