Payroll Operations Coordinator

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to support Auxiliary Services payroll operations in the Athens Area. This role assists in overseeing multiple payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments for university staff and student workers.

Responsibilities include payroll reconciliation, absence management, special pay processing, payroll validation, general ledger posting, and collaboration with Central Payroll and HR.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of related payroll experience.
• Experience managing payroll processes and ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Strong collaboration with HR and Central Payroll to coordinate payroll activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide division-wide oversight of payroll processes, including reconciliation and validation.
• Audit payroll reporting discrepancies and manage exceptions for resolution.
• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure payroll procedures are compliant with USG guidelines.
• Collaborate with Auxiliary Human Resources to report payroll activities and changes.
• Assist in general ledger posting and payroll-related reconciliations.
• Train staff and develop payroll procedures in coordination with central teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Payroll systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to support Auxiliary Services payroll operations in the Athens Area. This role assists in overseeing multiple payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments for university staff and student workers.

Responsibilities include payroll reconciliation, absence management, special pay processing, payroll validation, general ledger posting, and collaboration with Central Payroll and HR.