Payroll Section Supervisor

Are you a highly skilled Payroll professional wanting to grow in your career?

Do you consider yourself a self-starter with an inner curiosity that drives innovation?

Are you passionate about advocating for others to ensure they find their work fulfilling and meaningful?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic professional that is well-versed in payroll processing and government tax regulations to supervise, lead, and mentor a team of approximately five to seven payroll experts of varying levels of experience. As the Payroll Section Supervisor, you will define expectations, implement guidance and practices, perform and present key operational performance information, and work with internal and external audit teams. You will also work closely with other Section Supervisors in the group and leadership teams across the Laboratory to elevate the team's impact to the organization, and build and sustain a culture of excellence and cross-enterprise collaboration.

We are looking for someone with a focus on partnering, who is detail oriented with a continuous process improvement approach and excellent organizational, prioritization and interpersonal skills. Success is maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Organizational Competencies:

Responsible for establishing and promoting a climate conducive to intellectual curiosity, adaptability, creativity, innovation, collaboration, growth, productivity, and respect for others. Draft job requisitions, interview candidates, collaborate on the hiring decisions, and share functional/technical knowledge within and beyond the section. Implement practices that ensure contractual and federal regulatory compliance. Resource the section at the correct level and ensure responsibilities and skills are properly aligned. Work collaboratively across the Department and APL to foster a partnering approach that amplifies the team's impact to the organization. Facilitate and lead the implementation of section level operational transformation initiatives.

Staff Development:

Develop and coach staff as necessary, including receiving partner feedback throughout the year. Provide performance coaching, and encourage the professional development of the staff in their section. Encourage and empower employees to foster a culture that values excellence, embraces different perspectives, and is committed to continuous improvement. Provide resources needed to train and develop the staff to meet current and emerging needs. Communicate often with the team regarding organizational vision and provide continual feedback and coaching support. Identify and develop key talent for future leadership roles.

Operational Competencies:

Ensure the section has the resources, facilities, and tools needed to meet its mission. Promote the highest standards of excellence on every project. Assess, interpret, and present operational performance information that enables APL leadership to realize their business objectives. Provide support to significant organizational changes; identify emerging opportunities and challenges; ensure compliance with government regulations and effectiveness of risk management activities; and review and track high-priority tasks. Support the ongoing evolution of the group, including the expansion and implementation of new toolsets.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other Business-related field or equivalent years of work experience
• 15 years of professional experience in payroll and with payroll tax filings
• Maintain a professional payroll certification, such as Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Advanced competency and proficiency with multi-state payroll administration, such as compensation and payroll tax processing in accordance with FLSA and IRS regulations, payroll collection activities, and maintaining Time and Attendance, HRIS, and Payroll applications
• Strong understanding of FLSA and IRS regulations related to payroll administration
• Displayed ability to think strategically and lead valuable change in a useful and sustainable manner
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, including the ability to effectively communicate at all organizational levels and with external collaborators
• Demonstrated experience with providing solutions, making recommendations, and implementing improvements to overall payroll practices
• Exhibited excellence in maintaining accuracy while multitasking, extracting data needs, prioritizing assignments, communicating progress, and meeting deadlines
• Highly developed analytical skills with problem-solving proficiency at a conceptual level demonstrated in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Solid understanding of business and office applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook -- sophisticated Excel knowledge expected

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Supervisory experience or other leadership experience
• Processed payroll for a large organization (5,000+ staff)
• Exposure to in-house management of short-term disability
• Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of APL business systems (i.e., Workday, MasterTax, Oracle General Ledger, Oracle Projects, and Data Warehouse)
• 5 years of relevant experience in a DoD contracting environment
  
  

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Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contactAccommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.