Payroll Supervisor

MAP; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

ESOP (vesting period applies)

Job summary

Map Communications, Inc. in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to oversee the employee life cycle, including onboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, and offboarding.

This in-office role requires strong leadership of the payroll team and a focus on accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement. You will manage system migrations, ensure federal/state/local compliance, and coordinate with ADP filings and year-end W-2 processing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and federal/state/local requirements.
• Proficient with ADP WFN or similar HRIS systems.
• Strong coaching, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, mentor and support payroll team members.
• Lead payroll initiatives including system migrations and process improvements.
• Establish and maintain SOPs for payroll processing, reporting, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Review and approve payrolls to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Resolve complex payroll discrepancies, system issues, tax concerns, and pay inquiries.
• Oversee payroll tax activities, including ADP filings and year-end W-2 processing.
• Conduct internal audits and reconciliations.
• Help shape payroll operations around accuracy and continuous improvement.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

ADP WFN

HRIS

Job description

Payroll Supervisor

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia (In-Office)
Pay: $38-39/hr
Job Type: Full-Time

Map Communications, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to join our team in Chesapeake. In this role, you will play a critical part in overseeing the employee's total life cycle, including but not limited to onboarding, processing employment changes, benefit administration, processing payroll and offboarding. This is an in-Office position where you will have a direct impact on our team's experience.

Why Join Map?

At Map, we value a positive and professional work environment. You will be part of a supportive team that is committed to providing outstanding service to our employees. We offer a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Term Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal and Identity Theft
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• ESOP (vesting period applies)

What You Will Do:

• Lead, train, mentor and support payroll team members.
• Lead payroll initiatives including system migrations and process improvements.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for payroll processing, reporting, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Review and approve payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and according to applicable requirements.
• Resolve complex payroll discrepancies, system issues, tax concerns, and sensitive employee pay inquiries.
• Oversee federal, state, and local payroll tax activities, including ADP tax filings and year-end W-2 processing.
• Conduct internal audits and reconciliations.
• Help shape payroll operations built around accurate pay, strong relationships, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 2 years supervising a team.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll and applying federal, state, and local payroll requirements.
• Experience with ADP WFN or other HRIS systems.
• Proven ability to coach and lead others.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and technology.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Optional but Desirable Experience:

• FPC/CPP certification (or currently in progress)
• Experience in benefits and leave administration
• Experience with Workers' Compensation administration

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for payroll and excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply.

Map is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.