Payroll Lead

Gtaeng; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing multi-state AEC firm is seeking a seasoned payroll professional to take ownership of payroll operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end payroll functions, system administration, and ensuring compliance across multiple states. With a focus on continuous improvement, this role offers the opportunity to influence payroll processes and systems significantly. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of payroll experience, familiarity with payroll systems like Paycom or ADP, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience, preferably with multi-state exposure.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and internal controls.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll operations with full accountability.
• Administer payroll and HRIS systems while ensuring accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and IT to improve workflows.

Skills

Payroll experience

Payroll compliance

Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Tools

Paycom

Paycor

ADP

Job description

If you’ve been the go-to payroll person — the one others rely on for accuracy, answers, and fixes — this role elevates you to true ownership.

Geo-Technology Associates (GTA) is a growing, multi-state AEC firm looking for a seasoned payroll professional to own payroll end-to-end, serve as the primary point person for payroll systems, and help modernize how payroll and HR data flow through the organization.

This role is designed for an individual contributor who wants responsibility, influence and enjoys improving processes as much as running them.

What You’ll Own

• End-to-end payroll operations with full accountability for accuracy and timeliness
• Payroll and HRIS system administration, reporting, and troubleshooting
• Employees pay lifecycle: hires, changes, benefits, deductions, and terminations
• Payroll reconciliations and coordination with Accounting and Finance
• Multi-state compliance, audits, and payroll-related filings
• Partnership with HR, Accounting, Finance, and IT to improve workflows
• A hands-on role in selecting and implementing our next payroll/HRIS platform

How The Role Can Flex

Depending on your strengths and interests, this role can expand into:

• HR operations and HRIS workflow support
• Accounting support (accruals, reconciliations, close assistance)
• Process automation and reporting improvements

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of payroll experience, a plus for those with multi-state exposure
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and controls
• Experience working within payroll and HRIS systems; Paycom, Paycor, ADP, etc
• Comfort with Excel, reconciliations, and payroll data
• A mindset of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Confidence partnering across teams

Why This Role Is Different

• You’re not “processing payroll” — you own it
• You’ll influence systems and processes, not just follow them
• Your ideas to improve and automate will be supported
• Stable environment with leadership committed to modernization

We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all subsequent revisions and amendments.