Payroll Manager - Paylocity

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and oversee all payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a growing organization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Paylocity and Unanet, strong knowledge of payroll regulations, and a proven ability to manage payroll processes, compliance requirements, audits, and reporting. The Payroll Manager will work closely with HR, Finance, and leadership teams to ensure payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for multi-state employees.
• Administer payroll operations using Paylocity and Unanet.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule, including salaries, hourly wages, bonuses, commissions, and special payments.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Review and reconcile payroll reports, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings and ensure timely reporting and payments.
• Manage payroll audits and support internal and external audit requests.
• Partner with HR regarding employee onboarding, offboarding, compensation changes, and benefits administration.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity across payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Supervise and mentor payroll staff, providing training and performance guidance.
• Generate and analyze payroll metrics, reports, and financial data for leadership.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and payroll reconciliations.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including payroll leadership or management responsibilities.

Required Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Paylocity payroll administration.
• Experience utilizing Unanet for labor, project, timekeeping, and payroll-related functions.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reporting and data analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service abilities.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of labor distribution, project accounting, and indirect cost structures.
• Experience integrating payroll, HRIS, accounting, and timekeeping systems.
• Familiarity with audits, DCAA compliance, and government contracting environments.

More About B&A:

Notable Clients B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).

B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution. B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include: The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more A formal mentorship program Job shadowing and cross training opportunities Brand Ambassador program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more Monthly teambuilding events B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more.

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.