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!


The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.