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Payroll Section Supervisor

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Laurel, MD
13 days ago
$72,400 - $222,400

Job Description

Join APL as a Payroll Section Supervisor to lead and mentor a team of payroll experts. You'll drive innovation, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of excellence while making a significant impact on the organization's operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise, lead, and mentor a payroll team
  • Define expectations and implement guidance and practices
  • Present key operational performance information
  • Collaborate with leadership and other supervisors
  • Ensure compliance with government regulations
  • Support staff development and encourage professional growth
  • Facilitate operational transformation initiatives

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 15 years of professional experience in payroll and payroll tax filings
  • Professional payroll certification (FPC or CPP)
  • Advanced competency in multi-state payroll administration
  • Strong understanding of FLSA and IRS regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience in payroll process improvements
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Supervisory or leadership experience
  • Payroll processing for a large organization (5,000+ staff)
  • Exposure to in-house management of short-term disability
  • Experience with APL business systems (Workday, MasterTax, Oracle)
  • 5 years of experience in a DoD contracting environment

Benefits & Perks

Education assistance programRobust retirement contributionsHealthy work/life balanceMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityFlexible spending accountsPaid time off