Payroll Supervisor/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to support payroll operations for an employee population in Baltimore, Maryland. This Contract position calls for a hands-on leader who can quickly step into an active environment, provide direction to payroll activities, and help ensure timely and accurate submissions. The ideal candidate will bring strong full-cycle payroll knowledge, sound judgment when resolving complex payroll matters, and the ability to maintain steady operations in a fast-moving setting.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day payroll activities and provide leadership that keeps payroll processing accurate, organized, and on schedule.

• Step in quickly to manage payroll processing needs and support timely preparation of payroll information.

• Review full-cycle payroll transactions for a workforce to help ensure compliance and precision.

• Address complex or escalated payroll concerns, investigate issues thoroughly, and deliver effective resolutions.

• Monitor payroll timelines, approvals, and supporting documentation to reduce errors and maintain smooth operations.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify payroll questions, communicate updates, and support consistent processing standards.

• Assist with payroll-related process continuity and operational adjustments as needed within the department.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in payroll, including leadership or supervisory responsibility.

• Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle payroll processing.

• Experience managing payroll.

• Strong background in payroll operations, controls, and issue resolution.

• Ability to quickly adapt to an active payroll environment and contribute with minimal ramp-up time.

• Proven skill in handling sensitive payroll information with accuracy, discretion, and professionalism.

Compensation

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