Payroll Supervisor

Mfinite Consulting LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mfinite Consulting LLC in Raleigh, NC is building a pool of pre-qualified payroll professionals to lead day-to-day payroll operations for a municipal government client transitioning to a new ERP platform. This on-site role requires managing staff, ensuring accurate and timely pay during the ERP move.

The position is temporary with a 18–24 month duration and 40 hours per week, with a background check, drug screen, credit check for financial roles, and E-Verify required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct government payroll experience.
• Experience working in an ERP system (PeopleSoft preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliation workbooks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assign, and review the work of payroll staff to ensure deadlines are met.
• Oversee recurring payroll cycles, adjustments, deductions, and off-cycle payments.
• Ensure payroll processing complies with federal, state, and local regulations and client policies.
• Reconcile payroll registers, tax withholdings, and deductions to the general ledger.
• Support ERP transition work, including data validation, parallel payroll testing, and process documentation.
• Resolve escalated payroll questions and communicate with employees and department stakeholders.

Skills

Government payroll experience

PeopleSoft

Advanced Excel

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

About the Opportunity

Mfinite Consulting is building a pool of pre-qualified finance professionals to support a municipal government client in Raleigh, NC, through a major ERP system transition. The Payroll Supervisor will lead day-to-day payroll operations and help guide the payroll team through the move to a new ERP platform while keeping employee pay accurate and on time.

This position is contingent on contract award. We are building a pool of pre-qualified candidates for an anticipated government contract.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assign, and review the work of payroll staff to ensure deadlines are met.
• Oversee recurring payroll cycles, adjustments, deductions, and off-cycle payments.
• Ensure payroll processing complies with federal, state, and local regulations and client policies.
• Reconcile payroll registers, tax withholdings, and deductions to the general ledger.
• Support ERP transition work, including data validation, parallel payroll testing, and process documentation.
• Resolve escalated payroll questions and communicate with employees and department stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct government payroll experience.
• Experience working in an ERP system (PeopleSoft preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliation workbooks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory or team lead experience in a payroll function.
• Experience supporting an ERP implementation, upgrade, or conversion.
• Familiarity with municipal government payroll practices and reporting.

Assignment Details

• Location: On site in Raleigh, NC. No remote or hybrid work.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
• Employment: Temporary W-2 employee of Mfinite Consulting.
• Compensation: Exempt salaried professional role paid at $45.00/hour.
• Duration: Approximately 18-24 months, with staggered starts beginning around January 2027.
• Screening: Background check, drug screen, credit check for financial roles, and E-Verify required.

About Mfinite

Mfinite Consulting LLC is a certified woman- and veteran-owned staffing and professional services firm that places qualified professionals with government agencies. Mfinite Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.