Payroll & Benefits Support Tech

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Athens (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA) seeks a Payroll and Benefits Support Tech to provide accounting, payroll, benefits, and administrative support across the District. This role collaborates with fiscal, payroll, and HR functions and serves as a trained backup for critical financial processes.

The ideal candidate will handle confidential financial information with accuracy, meet multiple deadlines, and contribute to a robust payroll and benefits workflow in a busy public health environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years accounting or fiscal experience; or 1 year at Accounting Technician 1 level.
• Experience with payroll, benefits, and payroll taxes is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office apps is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provides backup support for payroll processing and related activities.
• Assists with benefits administration, including monthly payments and records maintenance.
• Performs payroll-related reporting, taxes, deductions, and compliance tasks.
• Prepares salary billing and invoices for services to counties and programs.
• Maintains employee and payroll records with confidentiality and timely filing.
• Supports other fiscal/administrative duties including leave, travel, and vendor payments.
• Cross-trains to provide backup coverage across payroll, benefits, and fiscal functions.

Skills

Payroll

Benefits admin

Accounting

Confidential data

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pay Grade: H

Who We Are.

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer.

As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility– Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

The Clarke County Health Department is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll and Benefits Support Tech to provide accounting, payroll, benefits, and administrative support to the department. This position will work closely with the District’s fiscal, payroll, and human resources functions and will serve as a trained backup for several critical financial processes.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience working with confidential financial and employee information, and the ability to accurately manage multiple deadlines and recurring processes.

• Provides backup support for payroll processing and participates in routine payroll activities to maintain proficiency and ensure coverage when needed.
• Assists with benefits administration, including monthly benefit payments and reports, employee questions, New Hire Orientation, Open Enrollment, and maintenance of benefit-related records.
• Assists with payroll-related reporting and compliance activities, including payroll taxes, W-2s, 1095s, deductions, garnishments, and other required reporting.
• Prepares salary billing and invoices for services provided to counties and programs throughout the District, including collecting and reviewing supporting documentation.
• Creates and maintains employee, payroll, and related fiscal records and ensures documentation is accurate, confidential, and filed timely.
• Provides support for other fiscal and administrative functions, including leave entry, travel reimbursement, bank deposits, vendor payments, and personnel actions affecting program budgets.
• Cross-trains in assigned payroll, benefits, and fiscal functions to provide backup coverage and continuity of operations.
• Performs other accounting, fiscal, and administrative duties as assigned.

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Accounting Technician 1 (FIT020) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with payroll, bookkeeping, accounting, or other fiscal operations.
• Experience processing employee benefits, payroll deductions, payroll taxes, or related financial transactions.
• Experience preparing invoices, reconciling financial records, or maintaining financial documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience maintaining confidential employee or financial information.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email [e-mail].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.