Lead Payroll & HR Operations Specialist

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County in Decatur, GA is seeking a Payroll/HR Specialist to lead payroll and personnel tasks, provide employee support, and train staff. The role partners with HR, payroll, IT and other departments to ensure accurate payroll processing, benefits enrollment, FMLA handling, and records maintenance.

The position includes processing timesheets, supporting leave requests, and assisting with hiring procedures while ensuring compliance with policies and laws.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration or related field required.
• Three years of experience in payroll or HR; or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers; assigns tasks and priorities; trains co-workers on procedures and equipment; assists with performance evaluations.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Training staff

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate degree in HR/Finance/Business Admin

Job description

DeKalb County in Decatur, GA is seeking a Payroll/HR Specialist to lead payroll and personnel tasks, provide employee support, and train staff. The role partners with HR, payroll, IT and other departments to ensure accurate payroll processing, benefits enrollment, FMLA handling, and records maintenance.

The position includes processing timesheets, supporting leave requests, and assisting with hiring procedures while ensuring compliance with policies and laws.