Payroll & Timekeeping Senior Manager
About The Position
As a GDIT Payroll and Timekeeping Senior Manager, you’ll enable the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Finance. This is a hybrid role. The Payroll and Timekeeping Senior Manager will oversee the accurate, compliant, and efficient management of employee compensation and labor tracking —especially under strict regulatory frameworks tied to government contracts. GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Requirements
- 7+ years of related experience in both payroll and timekeeping
- Leadership/supervisory experience
- US Persons
- Competency in multi-state payroll processes, tax compliance, audit compliance, policy enforcement, and motivational management techniques
- Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Nice To Haves
- APA certification
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple projects, contracts, or entities
- Ensure timekeeping systems accurately capture labor hours aligned with contract billing requirements
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and contract-specific regulations (e.g., DCAA, FAR)
- Lead audits and support government reviews of labor charging and payroll practices
- Implement and improve payroll/timekeeping systems, controls, and processes
- Manage and mentor payroll and timekeeping staff
- Partner with finance, HR, and contracts teams to ensure proper labor cost allocation and reporting
- Drive innovation, automation, AI, process improvements, and compliance
- Manage payroll/timekeeping general ledger reconcilations
- Establish strong internal controls to prevent errors or fraud
- Drive process efficiency, automation, and system integration
- Act as the subject matter expert on payroll compliance in a government contracting context
Benefits
- AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave)
- Award-winning culture of innovation
- Military-friendly workplace
- Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- Ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits in 401(k)
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
