Government Payroll Specialist

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County in Georgia is hiring a Compensation & Payroll Administrator to coordinate its payroll operations for all workforce. You will ensure accurate, timely compensation and compliance with laws, maintaining employee records and resolving payroll issues across departments.

In addition, you will oversee payroll software configuration, system maintenance, and process improvements, while training staff and supporting audits and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Accounting/Finance, or related discipline with four years of payroll, accounting, financial management or related experience required.
• Must be able to obtain professional certification in HR within 24 months of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Processes bi-weekly, monthly, and retiree payroll cycles with accurate payments.
• Enter and verify employee data such as hours, leaves, deductions, and additions.
• Review and audit time entry for accuracy.
• Configure and maintain payroll software and system tests.
• Provide training and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Maintain current knowledge of state and federal payroll laws.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including W-2s and tax filings.

Skills

Payroll processing

Compliance

Reporting

Employee records

System maintenance

Training

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Munis ESS

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County in Georgia is hiring a Compensation & Payroll Administrator to coordinate its payroll operations for all workforce. You will ensure accurate, timely compensation and compliance with laws, maintaining employee records and resolving payroll issues across departments.

In addition, you will oversee payroll software configuration, system maintenance, and process improvements, while training staff and supporting audits and reporting requirements.