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Payroll Processing Supervisor

Maryland Department of Transportation
Baltimore, MD Temporary
POSTED ON 2/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)

Payroll Processing Supervisor

Administrator III (2588)

Temporary Assignment (up to 1 year)
6 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD

 Online applications only
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

About the Role

Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? 

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), one of the largest transit systems in the United States, is seeking a Payroll Processing Supervisor to join its Office of Financial Management. This position plays a critical role in overseeing and coordinating the agency’s union payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage payroll operations for approximately 2,800 active union employees (weekly) and 2,300 pension employees (monthly).
  • Audit and analyze time submissions, hours worked, and payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Generate and review reports to support audits, data analysis, and process improvements.
  • Collaborate with internal teams including HR, Labor Relations, Finance, IT, and external partners such as ADP.
  • Assist the Payroll Manager with daily operations, team objectives, and implementation of new processes.
  • Troubleshoot payroll issues related to pay codes, PTO benefits, pension, holidays, and other ADP system functions.
  • Ensure accuracy of the general ledger and coordinate with Finance on payroll-related financial transactions.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance customer service.
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in administrative or professional work. One (1) year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures. One (1) year of the experience must have been in processing payroll garnishments, tax liens, alimony, and child support.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 



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TO APPLY 

You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority. 

NOTE: Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. 

It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.

Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/. 

Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. 

The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. TTY call 711 TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer 

MTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation, or any other protected status. 

Safety Statement
Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings, be aware of hazards in their work area, and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately.

To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employees may only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.

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