HR & Payroll Coordinator - Detail-Driven & Impactful

Ugajobsearch; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a dedicated HR and Payroll Coordinator to manage biweekly payroll, time and absence, and HR position management for biweekly, temporary, and student/hourly staff. The role also backs up monthly payroll and GA payroll and liaises with multiple offices to ensure accurate funding and compliance.

The successful candidate will interpret policies, maintain records, and communicate clearly with employees, supervisors, and departments while meeting strict

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Knowledge of UGA and USG payroll, time and absence, and position management policies.
• Ability to handle confidential personnel and payroll information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage biweekly payroll cycle and timesheet approvals.
• Serve as backup for monthly payroll processing and graduate assistantship payroll.
• Create, modify, and evaluate positions for biweekly, temporary, and student/hourly staff.
• Post positions and complete hiring proposals in UGAJobs.
• Reconcile biweekly payroll expenses and funding sources.
• Train biweekly and temporary employees on timesheets and payroll processes.
• Support process improvements and payroll/position management documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

OneUSG Connect

UGA Financial Management

UGA Grants Portal

UGAJobs

Job description

University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a dedicated HR and Payroll Coordinator to manage biweekly payroll, time and absence, and HR position management for biweekly, temporary, and student/hourly staff. The role also backs up monthly payroll and GA payroll and liaises with multiple offices to ensure accurate funding and compliance.

The successful candidate will interpret policies, maintain records, and communicate clearly with employees, supervisors, and departments while meeting strict