Payroll & HRIS Specialist

Geo-Technology Associates Inc. • Abingdon, MD

18h

About The Position

Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (GTA) is seeking a talented Payroll & HRIS Specialist to join our team in Abingdon, Maryland.
Own payroll. Improve processes. Help modernize our systems.
We’re a growing, project-driven AEC firm looking for a high-caliber Payroll Specialist who wants to do more than just push buttons. If you love accuracy, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and get excited about making processes better, this role gives you the chance to own payroll from end to end and play a key role in how we scale.
You’ll collaborate every day with HR, Accounting, Finance, and IT, support compliance across multiple states, and be hands-on as we evaluate and select our next HRIS/payroll system. This is the ideal role for someone who enjoys both the precision of payroll and the creativity of improving how it all works.
If you’re detail-obsessed, improvement-minded, and want your work to matter, you’ll love it here.

Requirements

• 2+ years of payroll experience (multi-state strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance requirements
• Proficiency with Excel and experience with HRIS/payroll systems (ADP, UKG, Workday, Paycor, etc.)
• Analytical mindset — comfortable with data, reconciliations, and problem-solving
• Organized, detail-focused, and energized by improving manual processes
• A collaborative communicator who likes partnering across teams

Responsibilities

• Run accurate, timely payroll for all employees
• Maintain employee payroll data (new hires, terms, benefits, pay changes)
• Reconcile payroll accounts and proactively resolve discrepancies
• Support audits, reporting, tax filings, and multi-state compliance
• Partner with HR, Accounting, and IT to streamline and modernize workflows
• Contribute to the RFP, evaluation, and selection of our future HRIS/payroll platform
• Cross-train across HR, Finance, and Accounting — grow your skillset beyond payroll
• Bring new ideas, help us automate, and champion continuous improvement

Benefits

• You’ll play a big role in modernizing our payroll and HRIS foundation
• Broad visibility across HR, Finance, and Accounting
• Being part of a supportive team that values smart ideas and continuous improvement
• You’ll make a real, visible impact at a profitable AEC firm scaling for the future
• Upward trajectory, room to grow and develop far beyond the traditional payroll track

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed