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Payroll Specialist jobs in Richmond, VA
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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: Title: Retirement Payroll Support Technician (Hourly) Hybrid Work Schedule State Role Title: Retirement Payroll Support Technician (Hourly) Hybrid Work Schedule Hiring Range: $17.50-$22.00 Pay Band: UG Agency: Virginia…
$15 - $17.5 per hour
members on photo department operations and services to ensure adequate coverage and operational continuity during times when the Photo Specialist is not scheduled. • Follows company policies, asset protection standards,…
Overview Payroll Tax Specialist Summary: The Payroll Tax Specialist delivers on critical payroll activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, accurate tax/garnishment setup in the Workday payroll system,…
Job Title: Rotating Equipment Specialist Industry: Oil & Gas / Refinery Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Experience: Minimum 15 Years The Rotating Equipment Specialist will be responsible for op…
Overview International Payroll, Principal HR Coordinator We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Principal HR Coordinator, to join our Payroll team. This role is crucial in ensuring the accurate and timely…
$30 - $32 per hour
Field Maintenance Specialist –Richmond, VA (Traveling Role) AGC Heat Transfer, the leading manufacturer of sanitary plate heat exchangers in North America, is seeking a Field Maintenance Specialist to support customers a…
Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. The Atlantic Region CBO is seeking a dynamic and talented Pre-Services Specialist. The Pre-Services Specialist is responsible for taking inbound calls, making outboun…
solutions for the major Primes and Tier-1’s across the aerospace, defense, and shipbuilding sectors. By integrating our supplier specialists directly within supply chain networks, we deliver a level of oversight and enga…
If you enjoy working with a team, outdoors, and with your hands, then this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door of a booming industry! We’re looking for people who don’t shy away from hard work and who are…
Job description: We are looking for a detail-oriented HVAC Specialist to help us install, maintain and repair heating/cooling systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in cleaning air quality equipment and perfor…
Overview Payroll Principal Coordinator We are looking for an exceptional teammate to perform a wide variety of payroll activities which may include updating key transactions into the payroll processing system, calculatin…
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What payroll specialists earn in Richmond
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$27 | $45k–$57k |
| Mid level | $26–$34 | $54k–$71k |
| Senior | $33–$43 | $69k–$89k |
Adjusted for the Richmond 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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