Payroll Manager

Payroll Supervisor

Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote)

Duration: Contract through November 2026 with potential extension or conversion to Direct Hire employee.

Salary: $48-50/HR

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder Required

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor to oversee and support complex payroll operations for a highly respected organization in the Bethesda, MD area. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with strong technical expertise, experience supporting government contracting environments, and a passion for ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee service.

The Payroll Supervisor will play a critical role in processing multi-state payrolls, supporting payroll tax compliance, responding to employee payroll inquiries, and maintaining the integrity of payroll operations. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with HR, Finance, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and process multi-state payrolls for full-time, part-time, seasonal, and contract employees.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with payroll tax filings and related reporting requirements.
• Support internal and external audit requests and provide payroll documentation as needed.
• Review and validate employee payroll records, including new hire setup and employee changes.
• Assist with employee offboarding and final payroll processing.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll-related issues and inquiries.
• Process payroll adjustments, corrections, terminations, and other special payroll transactions.
• Generate payroll reports to support business operations, financial reporting, and benefit administration.
• Partner closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll data and compliance.
• Support payroll controls, process improvements, and best practices.
• Assist with Workers’ Compensation administration and reporting.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll information.
• Support internal Payroll Help Desk functions and employee support activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of payroll processing experience.
• 5 years of payroll experience within a government contracting environment.
• Experience with Dayforce (Ceridian).
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• Extensive experience processing multi-state payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting.
• Experience supporting payroll audits and internal controls.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Experience supporting multiple payroll cycles and complex payroll environments.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls, labor reporting, and compliance requirements within government contracting organizations.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong understanding of payroll operations from transaction initiation through final reporting.
• Ability to identify issues proactively and implement solutions.
• Commitment to accuracy, compliance, and customer service.
• Collaborative approach to working across departments.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

If you are a payroll professional with government contracting experience and a passion for delivering accurate, compliant payroll operations, we encourage you to apply.