Department HR Liaison & Payroll Specialist

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services is seeking a professional HR Generalist to provide department-level HR support, coordinate payroll processes, and manage leave administration. The role requires strong knowledge of HR laws, confidentiality, and data reporting with collaboration across Payroll, IT, and management teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have at least three years of HR experience, with excellent communication skills and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 3 years HR experience.
• Experience with payroll processing and benefits is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal HR laws.

Responsibilities

• Post job openings and screen applications; coordinate interviews.
• Assist in payroll duties and timekeeping.
• Advise on HR policy changes and employee relations.
• Support FMLA processes and leave administration.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and data reporting.
• Coordinate employee training and orientation.
• Interact with Payroll and IT on processing matters.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR policy interpretation

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Management, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services is seeking a professional HR Generalist to provide department-level HR support, coordinate payroll processes, and manage leave administration. The role requires strong knowledge of HR laws, confidentiality, and data reporting with collaboration across Payroll, IT, and management teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have at least three years of HR experience, with excellent communication skills and a