Are you a highly skilled Payroll professional wanting to grow in your career?
Do you consider yourself a self-starter with an inner curiosity that drives innovation?
Are you passionate about advocating for others to ensure they find their work fulfilling and meaningful?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
We are seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic professional that is well-versed in payroll processing and government tax regulations to partner with the Section Supervisor and lead a team of three to six payroll professionals of varying levels of experience. As the Payroll Assistant Manager , you will define expectations, implement guidance and practices, perform and present key operational performance information, and work with internal and external audit teams. You will also work closely with the Section Supervisor, group leadership, and payroll partners to elevate the team’s impact to the organization, and build and sustain a culture of excellence and cross-enterprise collaboration.
We are looking for someone with a focus on partnering, who is detail oriented with a continuous process improvement approach and excellent organizational, prioritization and interpersonal skills. Success is maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Organizational Competencies:
Responsible for establishing and promoting a climate conducive to intellectual curiosity, adaptability, creativity, innovation, collaboration, growth, productivity, and respect for others. Draft job requisitions, interview candidates, collaborate on the hiring decisions, and share functional/technical knowledge within and beyond the section. Implement practices that ensure compliance with contractual and federal regulations. Resource the section at the correct level and ensure responsibilities and skills are properly aligned. Work collaboratively across the Department and APL to foster a partnering approach that amplifies the team’s impact to the organization. Facilitate and lead the implementation of section level operational transformation initiatives.
Staff Development:
Develop and coach staff as fitting, including receiving partner feedback throughout the year. Provide performance coaching, and encourage the professional development of the staff in their section. Inspire and empower employees to instill a culture that embraces excellence, a solution-oriented approach and a story-telling mentality, differences of perspectives, and continuous improvement. Provide resources needed to train and develop the staff to meet current and emerging needs. Communicate often with the team regarding organizational vision and provide continual feedback and coaching support. Identify and develop key talent for future leadership roles.
Operational Competencies:
Ensure the section has the resources, facilities, and tools needed to meet its mission. Promote the highest standards of excellence on every project. Assess, interpret, and advise on operational and strategic performance information that enables APL leadership to realize their business objectives. Provide support to significant organizational changes; identify emerging opportunities and challenges; ensure compliance with government regulations and effectiveness of risk management activities; and review and track high-priority tasks. Support the ongoing evolution of the group, including the expansion and implementation of new toolsets.
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Why Work at APL?
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at .
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity of perspectives, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu . Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.
The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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