HRD Payroll Supervisor

Job Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County Government’s award-winning Human Resources Department (HRD) is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll operations for all County employees. In this position, you will serve as a subject-matter-expert on payroll operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. This position will report directly to the HRD Technology & Payroll Services Manager and supervise a team of passionate payroll professionals responsible for payroll-related accounting, audit functions, and frontline customer service.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include:

• Supervising, mentoring, and developing a high-performing payroll team, fostering a culture committed to accuracy and continuous improvement;
• Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws, including tax, wage, and labor laws;
• Conducting meticulous audits and data analysis to identify and consistently implement process improvements, with the goal of enhancing efficiency and accuracy;
• Developing and implementing robust payroll policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational goals;
• Overseeing payroll-related fiscal activities in collaboration with the Treasurer’s Office and the Department of Management and Finance;
• Serving as a trusted advisor resolving complex payroll issues and providing exceptional customer service;
• Overseeing the precise processing of all pay elements, including base pay, overtime, premiums, benefits and taxes;
• Partnering with the Human Resources Department’s Benefits, Retirement, and Classification and Compensation staff to align payroll policies with department initiatives;
• Serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, ensuring payroll compliance; and
• Leading payroll system enhancements and collaborating with IT staff to implement upgrades and improvements.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field; and
• Significant and progressively responsible experience in payroll processing or a related field.
  
  

Substitution: Additional education may be substituted for experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Utilizing Oracle Cloud to manage and execute payroll functions;
• Working with large scale and complex payroll systems;
• Leading payroll operations and supervising payroll teams;
• Overseeing payroll operations for employees in collective bargaining agreements; and/or
• Managing payroll operations within public safety agencies.
  
  

Special Requirements

Resume: A current resume is required to complete your application. Please attach it to your application.

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Flexible work schedule and telework opportunities available upon prior supervisor approval.

Please provide detailed responses to all application sections and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Using "see resume" is not acceptable. A resume is required, but it does not replace a completed application.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

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