Payroll Supervisor: Compliance, Labor Relations & Analytics

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

WMATA in Tysons, VA is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to lead complex payroll operations across multiple schedules, ensure compliance with CBAs, and drive accuracy in employee pay and benefits.

The role partners with Human Resources, Labor Relations, and legal teams to research, analyze, and validate payroll actions, develop controls, and improve service delivery. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll processing and labor relations compliance.
• Experience with collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to research, analyze, and validate payroll actions.
• Strong documentation and internal controls.
• Experience with audits and year-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Escalation point for payroll inquiries and discrepancies.
• Supervise staff and ensure accuracy of pay documents.
• Process weekly and biweekly payrolls; analyze transactions.
• Develop performance metrics for payroll processes.
• Coordinate with auditors and prepare working papers.
• Provide WMATA-wide payroll training and documentation.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or related field

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Admin

Tools

ERP system (PeopleSoft/Oracle/SAP)

Microsoft Office Suite

Audit/recordkeeping software

Job description

WMATA in Tysons, VA is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to lead complex payroll operations across multiple schedules, ensure compliance with CBAs, and drive accuracy in employee pay and benefits.

The role partners with Human Resources, Labor Relations, and legal teams to research, analyze, and validate payroll actions, develop controls, and improve service delivery. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are essential.