Payroll and HR Specialist

Behavioral Framework – the leading provider of ABA therapy to children diagnosed with autism in the DMV area – is looking for an experienced Payroll and HR Specialist.

Behavioral Framework Highlights:

• Behavioral Framework is devoted to the pursuit of providing excellent, honest, and compassionate care within the autism community. 

• We believe in the dedication and passion of our professional team and the science behind ABA to make a difference in the families and children we serve. 

• Ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for 3 consecutive years. 

• 1 of 4 Autism providers in the country to earn 3-year accreditation + telehealth from the  Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. 

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Payroll and HR Specialist supports the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly. This role is the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and provides hands-on support for payroll operations, tax and garnishment administration, employee troubleshooting, and vendor coordination. The Payroll and HR Specialist works closely with HR, Finance, clinical leaders, and third-party vendors to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and a high level of customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities​:

• Support bi-weekly payroll processing, including audits, data validation, and payroll submission, under the guidance of the Senior Payroll and HR Specialist

• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, responding to employee questions and resolving issues related to pay, tax updates, address changes, and required payroll corrections

• Assist with payroll inputs, including bonuses, retroactive pay, off-cycle payments, and compensation changes

• Investigate payroll tax tickets, including local tax code issues, and coordinate updates with local tax agencies as needed

• Troubleshoot tax election and withholding issues with employees

• Process and submit payroll-related documentation, including tax notices and withholding orders, to third-party vendors

• Audit pending garnishments and support ongoing garnishment administration

• Complete and respond to requests for pay records, employment and wage verifications, and Medical Support Notices; submit required documentation to applicable child support agencies

• Assist with expense report review and approval, ensuring compliance with company expense policies

• Follow up with employees to obtain or confirm information needed for payroll accuracy, including address changes and tax updates

• Reconcile payroll-related integrations, including 401(k) and HSA contributions, with external vendors

• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation to support compliance, audits, and internal controls

• Support payroll projects and perform other related duties as needed

Education and Experience Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience, supporting payroll processing in a multi-state environment

• Experience supporting bi-weekly or high-volume payroll operations

• Experience with Workday Payroll strongly preferred, including payroll processing, time and absence, and payroll-related reporting

• Experience working with payroll tax agencies, garnishments, and third-party vendors

• Familiarity with payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements at the federal, state, and local levels

• Experience responding to employee payroll inquiries and resolving discrepancies in a customer-service–focused environment

Work Environment, Equipment, and Physical Demands

• Interacts regularly with employees, managers, and external vendors

• Performs detailed, confidential work requiring sustained focus and accuracy

• Works primarily during standard business hours, with additional time required during payroll cycles, year-end activities, or special projects

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work at minimum 40 hours per week 

• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

• Must comply with practice policies and procedures.

• Requires daily in-office work. 

• Physical activities include sitting for long periods of time, walking, bending, kneeling.

• Must be able to reach, pull, and push.

• Requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills.

• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000