PAYROLL PROCESSING SUPERVISOR

Posting Details Posting Details

Working Title PAYROLL PROCESSING SUPERVISOR
Position Number 00536A
Department FINANCE OFFICE
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job Full Time
EEO Category B Professionals
Job Description The primary objective of this position is to perform the full range of payroll processing activities to include calculation, preparation, processing, and reconciliation of the semi-monthly payroll in an accurate and timely manner. While performing these activities one must follow all University policies and procedures, the Commonwealth of Virginia policies, Federal and State tax laws, garnishment laws and other regulations as required.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities Working knowledge of payroll policies and procedures. Experience processing payroll in an automated payroll system. Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage-hour regulations, state and federal tax laws, garnishment laws and regulations concerning payroll calculations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrated ability to perform complex mathematical computations. Demonstrated ability to perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines. Experience supervising staff.
Special licenses, registration or certification None
Education or training None
Level and type of experience Considerable experience processing full payrolls in an automated accounting systems. Considerable experience working with Payroll Federal and State tax laws. Prior working experience in a supervisory role.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)Some experience working with Banner software. Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; Equivalent level of training or work experience may be substituted.
Conditions of Employment Overtime is required during peak periods


This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.


This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03250
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 03/18/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary N/A
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
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Equity Statement It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.


To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.


To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please describe your supervisory experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your payroll work experience

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your analytical experience working with payroll data

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your experience working with payroll taxes, federal and state laws, and IRS reporting.

  (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Yellow Layoff Form

• Blue Layoff Card

• AHP Letter