Senior Payroll Specialist

Great Hill Solutions, LLC is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Great Hill is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to support USAID in Washington, D.C. The objective of this work is to manage payroll for employees under various hiring mechanisms at USAID. The payroll workstream involves using automated payroll and personnel systems to administer functions such as time and attendance, leave, retirement, allotments, pay differentials, and the preparation of payroll reports. The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for providing technical guidance to employees on these processes.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as the payroll subject matter expert, providing direction and guidance to employees on a broad range of payroll-related activities. Plans, manages, and coordinates complex payroll disbursements, including:
  • Prior Service Costing for optional and refund service — calculates prior service based on findings from the Office of Human Capital and Talent Management (HCTM) and prepares employee notifications of those findings.
  • Retirement Code Changes — recalculates deductions when an employee’s retirement code changes.
  • Retirement and Survivor Benefits Applications — certifies that the payroll office portion of applications is accurate and complete.
• The senior specialist also authorizes the disbursement of funds for the above activities, in accordance with documentation duly certified by an agency officer.
• Analyzes, calculates, and resolves complex issues related to incentive programs and separation benefits. Maintains and reconciles reports and records related to individual retirement accounts for employees covered under CSRS, FERS, and FSRDS; processes prior service deposit accounts; and ensures accurate posting of individual retirement and related records for retirement accounting purposes.
• Responds to additional payroll needs as identified.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Desired Skills:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret and resolve complex payroll issues.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines, while maintaining employee confidentiality.