Payroll Manager

Why Choose Royce Geo, a GRVTY Company

Royce Geo, a GRVTY Company, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. Royce Geo, a GRVTY Company, exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security—anyone whose job it is to advance America’s strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That’s what we’re here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges, it’s invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At Royce Geo, a GRVTY Company, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision

• Health Savings Account with company contribution

• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401k with generous company match

• Training and Development Opportunities

• Award Programs

• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have ADP payroll experience and be proficient in timekeeping systems, preferably Unanet. This role requires experience in government contracting, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. This is a hybrid role requiring an in-office presence ideally 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process multi-state payroll on a semi-monthly basis for salaried exempt, salaried non-exempt, and hourly employees
• Manage wage calculations and posting of PTO accruals, straight-time/OT hours, military leave reconciliation, hazard pay uplift, and comp time
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as government contracting regulations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state-specific payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and tax requirements, ensuring accurate application across all employee populations
• Review and verify timekeeping records from Unanet (preferred) or other time tracking systems
• Must have hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, including payroll processing, tax filing, and configuration of pay groups and company codes
• Must have experience with integration of acquired companies into ADP WFN. Candidate will support payroll system transitions, including migrating from legacy systems to ADP and setting up new company codes and states
• Understand and manage benefit deduction codes and goal limits, ensuring accurate processing and reconciliation with HR and Finance
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to process new hires, terminations, employee changes, garnishments, and benefit deductions
• Reconcile payroll and benefit data with Finance, ensuring accurate reporting and resolving discrepancies
• Maintain detailed payroll records and support audits, including DCAA and government contractor-specific audits
• Assist with year-end processes including W-2s, 941s, and 1099s, and ensure all quarterly/annual filings are accurate and timely
• Set up and manage state income tax and SUI registrations, ensuring compliance with all filing requirements and deadlines
• Handle workers’ compensation reporting and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide guidance on payroll processes, pay statements, and benefit deductions
• Stay current on payroll legislation, compliance standards, and government contracting guidelines
• Perform additional duties as needed

Qualifications:

• US Citizen
• Proven experience as a Payroll professional, in a government contracting environment.
• 8+ years hand-on of experience in payroll processing, preferably in ADP WFN.
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing.
• Familiarity with benefits administration and payroll tax reporting.
• Experience working with timekeeping systems Unanet preferred, or Deltek.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, laws, and government contracting requirements.
• Experience handling payroll compliance including quarterly and annual filings and withholdings. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) compliance related to payroll.
• Working knowledge of accounting concepts and FAR.

EEO Statement

Royce Geo, a GRVTY Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.