Payroll Operations Specialist

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government seeks a Compensation & Payroll Administrator to coordinate payroll processing for the ACCGov workforce and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You will handle data entry, time and attendance, and benefits-related deductions while maintaining accurate employee records.

The role involves collaborating with HRIS, IT, and other departments to ensure timely payments and accurate reporting, including W-2s and annual filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR/Accounting/Business or related field.
• Four years of payroll, accounting, financial management, or related experience required.
• Ability to obtain professional HR certification within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and monthly payrolls and retiree payrolls accurately and timely.
• Maintain employee records, deductions, and time data in payroll system.
• Audit time entries and ensure compliance with pay scales and policies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Accounting/Business

Tools

Munis ESS

HRIS

MS Excel

Job description

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government seeks a Compensation & Payroll Administrator to coordinate payroll processing for the ACCGov workforce and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You will handle data entry, time and attendance, and benefits-related deductions while maintaining accurate employee records.

The role involves collaborating with HRIS, IT, and other departments to ensure timely payments and accurate reporting, including W-2s and annual filings.