Payroll Specialist

Job Title

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for an established institution in Maryland. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can contribute quickly, bring strong end-to-end payroll knowledge, and work confidently in a high-volume environment. The right candidate will have hands-on expertise with Anthology and a strong command of accurate, compliant payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on schedule for a large employee population.
• Manage payroll activities within Anthology, ensuring data integrity and timely completion of each payroll cycle.
• Review earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments to confirm compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Support multi-state payroll administration, including jurisdiction-specific withholding and reporting requirements.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee questions, and system-related issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation with a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and organization.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather payroll changes, validate information, and keep processing running smoothly.
• Proven experience handling full-cycle payroll processing from start to finish.
• Strong background managing payroll for large employee groups, including environments with more than 500 employees.
• Hands-on experience administering payroll in Anthology is required.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, tax treatment, and compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently and step into the role with minimal training.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when working with sensitive payroll data.
• Effective communication skills for responding to payroll questions and coordinating with internal teams.