Payroll Supervisor

Job Title: Payroll Supervisor

Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Work Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder required
Duration: ASAP – November 2026 with potential for extension

Overview:
We are seeking a Payroll Supervisor to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive payroll expertise to manage biweekly payroll processing for approximately 1,300 employees, including full-time, part-time, seasonal, and contracted staff across multiple states. This position offers a unique blend of operational leadership, technical proficiency, and compliance management within a dynamic government contracting environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the end-to-end processing of multi-state payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee payroll transactions, including new hires, terminations, and adjustments, all while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Support the preparation and submission of federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Assist in audit preparation and respond to audit requests with detailed reports and documentation.
• Collaborate proactively with HR on timesheet corrections, employee onboarding, and offboarding processes within the payroll system.
• Generate comprehensive payroll reports to support fiscal, funding, and benefit reporting requirements.
• Calculate and process payroll adjustments, including terminations and corrections, ensuring accurate accounting entries.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies or issues for all employees, providing prompt, clear solutions.
• Support Workers’ Compensation administrative processes as needed.
• Maintain employee confidence by safeguarding payroll data and ensuring confidentiality.
• Support departmental initiatives to improve controls, mitigate compliance risks, and streamline payroll operations.
• Provide first-line support for payroll-related inquiries through the internal Payroll Help Desk.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in payroll, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of payroll processing experience, with at least 5 years in a government contracting environment.
• Proven expertise with government payroll ERP systems, preferably Dayforce/Ceridian and Deltek CostPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support compliance and mitigate risks effectively.
• Preferred: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected organization committed to impactful research.
• Opportunity for career growth within a stable, reputable employer.
• Hybrid work environment supporting work-life balance.
• Competitive benefits package and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today to bring your payroll mastery to our team and help us ensure excellence in every paycheck!