Senior Payroll Specialist, Self-Directed Services

About the role

At Fello, we champion the rights of people with disabilities and invest in what matters most: real opportunities, strong relationships, and inclusive, equitable communities. We partner with people with disabilities to provide support services, develop inclusive housing, and create spaces where people feel genuinely connected—not just accommodated. The Senior Payroll Specialist plays a vital role in payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for Fello's Self-Directed Services participant employees.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for Self-Directed Services participant employees
• Manage employee updates, tax changes, garnishments, and compliance reporting
• Perform a broad range of payroll review activities including timecard review, data entry and confirmation, and analysis of computer-generated data using Paycom
• Resolve escalated payroll tickets from the Stakeholder Relations team
• Support collaboration across Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, and Budget
• Back up other Payroll Specialists as needed
• Manage multiple demands and deadlines with versatility
• Recommend process or automation improvements to increase payroll efficiency

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in payroll, including experience with payroll systems, large-scale payroll processing, and payroll taxes and garnishments
• Experience with Paycom is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and accuracy
• Ability to get things done in an efficient, respectful, and competent manner
• Professional and responsive in communication and conduct
• Works well independently, with ability to determine priorities and implement necessary actions to meet reporting and processing deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and other HR/payroll technology tools is strongly preferred
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field is preferred

Schedule

• Full-time, based in Fello's Linthicum office
• Typical work schedule of Monday through Friday during Fello's office hours
• Requires limited, local travel
• Eligible for Consecutive Moderate Telework

Benefits

• Award-winning total rewards (benefits) package
• Paid professional development opportunities