Payroll Specialist
Company: Worldwide Mission Critical
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Worldwide Mission Critical is a global owner’s representation
and project management company dedicated to the mission-critical
industry, helping companies deliver their data centers on time and
under budget. Founded on the principle that the right team of
experienced data center professionals will deliver great projects,
our ability to provide oversight for all aspects of a project sets
us apart. Summary Worldwide Mission Critical is seeking a
detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to join our
Accounting team. This role is responsible for the accurate and
timely processing of biweekly payroll for all employees, ensuring
compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Payroll
Specialist maintains payroll records, prepares reconciliations and
reports, resolves payroll discrepancies, and provides excellent
customer service to employees and management. This position works
closely with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure data
integrity, support audits, and continuously improve payroll
processes. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance,
Business Administration, or a related field. Five years of payroll
administration experience, preferably multi-state. Strong knowledge
of payroll law, wage and hour regulations, and compliance (FLSA,
tax withholding). Experience with Ajera and Paylocity strongly
preferred. Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with complex
payroll data. Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a
fast-paced environment. Continuous improvement mindset with a focus
on accuracy and efficiency. Primary Responsibilities Coordinate and
process bi-weekly payroll through a third-party payroll system
(Paylocity), including reviewing payroll registers and resolving
exceptions prior to submission. Maintain accurate employee payroll
records, including pay rates, withholdings, time policies,
accruals, new hires, terminations, and job changes. Input and
administer salary increases, bonuses, retroactive pay, PTO,
short-term disability (STD), leave-related pay, and other payroll
adjustments. Process and administer voluntary and involuntary
deductions, including benefit deductions, repayments, wage
garnishments, levies, and child support orders. Record
payroll-related journal entries for month-end and year-end close
and prepare reconciliations for benefits, 401(k), and
garnishment-related payables. Collaborate with payroll providers to
validate accurate calculation of employee and employer taxes and
apply for required state and local tax withholdings in new
jurisdictions. Prepare, distribute, and support payroll reporting
for accounting, management, and compliance purposes. Maintain
complete and accurate payroll records to support internal controls,
audits, and external audit requests. Maintain and validate payroll
system configurations (pay codes, accruals, cost centers,
integrations) and assist with system updates, testing, and data
integrity initiatives. Maintain and update payroll policies,
procedures, and guidelines; stay current on payroll laws,
regulations, system updates, and required trainings. Provide
timely, professional support to employees and external agencies
regarding pay, deductions, direct deposit, and attendance
inquiries. Partner closely with HR and Finance on payroll-related
activities while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality,
integrity, and professionalism. Perform other duties as
assigned.
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