Payroll Coordinator: Accuracy, Reporting & Training

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to oversee and assist in all payroll processes within Auxiliary Services. You will coordinate with Central Payroll, manage validations, reconciliations, and reporting while supporting payroll funding and budgets.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with 2 years of related experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with payroll systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 2+ years related payroll experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll systems and data analysis is essential.
• Strong communication, organizational, and detail-oriented skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing all payroll processes including reconciliation, absence management, special pay processing, and payroll validation.
• Coordinate with Auxiliary Services HR and Central Payroll to ensure timely payroll processing and funding updates.
• Perform general ledger posting and reconciliation of payroll-related transactions; assist with reporting and analysis for department units.
• Support training development for payroll processes and act as liaison for time clock enrollment and technical support.
• Assist with payroll-related processes, including expressing direct retros and funding changes as needed.
• Promote efficient payroll operations and respond to unit inquiries in a timely manner.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Data analysis

Software proficiency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Payroll systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to oversee and assist in all payroll processes within Auxiliary Services. You will coordinate with Central Payroll, manage validations, reconciliations, and reporting while supporting payroll funding and budgets.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with 2 years of related experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with payroll systems.