Director of Payroll

Maryland Department of Transportation; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking a Payroll Director to lead payroll operations, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while managing a $20 million biweekly payroll for approximately 7,800 employees.

Responsibilities

• Direct complex payroll functions
• Oversee biweekly processing of adjustments and time reports
• Manage biweekly updating of personnel information

Job description

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Invites Applications For The Position Of

Director of Payroll (Fiscal Services Administrator VI)

Salary
$102,426.00 - $165,372.00 Annually

Opening Date
03/26/2025

Closing Date
04/09/2025
11:59 PM Eastern

Description

OPEN RECRUITMENT

Executive Service Position

(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority)

If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland drivers license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland's toll roads; or applied for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission—connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

The Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO), is seeking a Payroll Director (Fiscal Services Administrator VI). The Director of Payroll is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of MDOT's payroll operations. The payroll unit is one of six functional units within the Office of Finance, administering the $20 million biweekly gross payroll for approximately 7,800 MDOT employees. Payroll processing is accomplished with four different systems with selected interfaces to the Central Payroll Bureau in Annapolis. Payroll must be administered timely, accurately, and in compliance with all Federal and State laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as MDOT policies and five separate collective bargaining agreements. The incumbent will also provide labor cost data and prepare payroll cost estimates for budgeting, legislative proposals, and union negotiations. Additionally, the Payroll Director will lead payroll system maintenance, enhancements, and technology implementations to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Direct complex payroll functions
2. Oversee biweekly processing of adjustments and time reports to ensure accuracy
3. Manage biweekly updating of personnel information
4. Supervise the processing of adjustments for sick leave programs
5. Implement payroll program changes due to legislative and/or MOU updates