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Payroll Specialist jobs in Baltimore, MD
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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Oracle Fusion Payroll Techno-Functional Analyst We are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion Payroll Techno-Functional Analyst with 10+ years of Oracle Fusion Payroll Cloud experience . This is a technical-in-nature role…
$105.4k - $207k
Position Summary Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital tran…
engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, t…
This position opened up again as the manager did not find anyone who had strong TechnoFunctional Oracle Payroll experience. They have to have in depth payroll with the Oracle Fusion. K12 experience nice, but not mandator…
You Belong Here! Come see why the Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff te…
$23 - $25 per hour
BILLING & REVENUE CYCLE COORDINATOR Position Description: Benefit-Eligible 32-Hour Position Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-3:30 PM Pay Range: $23.00-$25.00 per hour, based on experience Work Location: In-office Repor…
Sage Summary: Sage Ventures is a full-service vertically integrated residential development and investment firm. As a collaboratively run corporation, we develop, own, rehabilitate, sell, and manage exceptional propertie…
Supply Chain Sourcing Specialist I Fulltime 40 hours, Days No Call or Weekends Position Summary: The Sourcing Specialist I will collaborate with the Divisions of Analytics and Value Analysis within the JHHS Supply Chain…
$165k - $220k
current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. Purpose of Role The Head of Global Payroll leads Under Armour’s enterprise payroll function, overseeing end‑to‑end payroll operation…
NOTE: This position is contingent on contract award. NOVACES is seeking a SME Project Management Specialist to serve as Project Manager and Key Personnel for a U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center Business Op…
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What payroll specialists earn in Baltimore
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$29 | $47k–$61k |
| Mid level | $28–$37 | $58k–$76k |
| Senior | $36–$45 | $74k–$94k |
Adjusted for the Baltimore market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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