Payroll Operations Lead

Remote (With Occasional Travel)

Salary Range: $80-$110/hr - Final Compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and location.

About the role

Our federal integrator partner is looking for a Payroll Operations Lead to support an active government contract. In this position you will oversee end‑to‑end payroll operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across government agencies. In this role, you will act as a subject‑matter expert, supporting operational execution, stakeholder coordination, and continuous improvement of payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

·      Lead and manage payroll operations across public-sector environments on an active government contract

·      Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and adherence to applicable regulations and policies

·      Serve as a payroll subject‑matter expert supporting client stakeholders

·      Partner with IT teams to resolve payroll issues and optimize processes

·      Support payroll system operations, enhancements, and troubleshooting

·      Provide guidance on payroll controls, audits, and reporting

·      Support knowledge transfer, documentation, and process standardization efforts

Required Qualifications

·      Payroll operations experience supporting commercial or public sector organizations

·      Demonstrated experience leading or managing payroll operations teams or functions

·      Strong understanding of payroll compliance, controls, and operational best practices

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

·      Experience supporting federal payroll operations, ideally with prior experience at a federal payroll provider.

·      Hands‑on experience with PeopleSoft Payroll

·      Ability to work locally in the DMV area or Kansas City, with flexibility for occasional travel

·      Occasional travel may be required

Why Join Us?  

·     401(k) Matching Plan

·     Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

·     Relationship Driven Process to Find Your Best Fit

·     6 Paid Holidays

·     Regular Meetings to Ensure Quality in Your Engagement

How to Apply:  

(Straightforward, easy one-click apply.)

About Us:

At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we’ve built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. Whether you're hiring for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, or enterprise IT, our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your company’s unique goals, culture, and technology stack. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement to meet your evolving business needs. 

We are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions. With a growing national footprint, Brooksource is redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions.

EEO Statement:

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.