Payroll Supervisor

The Maryland General Assembly; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland General Assembly seeks a Payroll Supervisor within the Office of Operations and Support Services. The role provides technical and administrative direction to Payroll Specialists, planning, organizing, assigning, training, and supervising daily payroll activities.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, updating records, preparing reports, and ensuring policy compliance. Requires supervisory experience and a BS/BA in a relevant field or AA with 3–5 years payroll experience.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing experience and knowledge of payroll policies
• Supervisory experience and ability to train staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and payroll systems; Workday desirable
• Availability to work extended hours during Legislative session or peak periods

Responsibilities

• Process and approve payroll in line with guidelines and deadlines
• Enter and update payroll, timekeeping, and personnel information
• Prepare payroll reports and audit timesheets
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll data and records
• Assist in interviewing and training Payroll Specialists

Skills

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Suite

Payroll systems

Education

BS/BA in HR, accounting, business, finance or related field; AA + 3-5 years payroll

Tools

Workday

Job description

Office of Operations and Support Services (OOSS)

Salary: $65,000 - $130,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline: September 01, 2026

Position Summary: The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for providing technical and administrative direction to the Payroll Specialists in the performance of their daily payroll responsibilities. The Payroll Supervisor plans, organizes, assigns, trains, and supervises the work of Payroll Specialists.

• Process and approve payroll, in accordance with guidelines and deadlines established by the Central Payroll Bureau
• Enter and update payroll, timekeeping, and personnel information
• Prepare payroll reports, audit timesheets and assist with special projects
• Implement productivity, quality, and customer service standards
• Answer telephones, greet visitors, take messages, respond to requests, and provide routine information within the guidelines and policies of the Unit
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and enforce payroll policies and procedures
• Assist employees with enrollment of Payroll Online Service Center (POSC) and/or prepare checks for distribution
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of timesheets, payroll and personnel data
• Maintain all records pertaining to time sheets, payroll and leave usage
• Prepare correspondence and complete employment/salary verifications, unemployment and other payroll-related requests
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating the performance of Payroll Specialists

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in human resources field, accounting, business, finance or related field preferred or AA with 3-5 years’ experience processing payrolls
• Demonstrated experience with automated payroll and personnel processing systems (knowledge of Workday desirable)
• Supervisory experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Availability to work extended hours throughout the Legislative session or at other periods as needed. There is a requirement to be present during the 90-day Legislative session, even in unusually inclement weather.