Payroll Specialist: Accurate, Timely Pay & Compliance

Thomasville; Thomasville, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thomasville is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to administer accurate and timely payroll for city employees. You will review time data, maintain records, and support HR and Finance in controls and employee service.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, reconciling records, and ensuring compliance with payroll laws and privacy requirements. Excellent communication and confidentiality are essential as you interact with employees and departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years payroll, accounting, or related administrative experience with payroll systems and spreadsheets.
• Preferred experience in public sector payroll and retirement/benefits deductions.
• Preferred associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Payroll certification such as CPP or PCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process regular and special payrolls according to schedules with accurate inputs.
• Enter and verify new hires, separations, tax elections, deductions, and payroll changes.
• Reconcile payroll registers and related reports; resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records, supporting docs, and audit trails; assist with year-end activities and audits.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, supervisors, vendors on payroll matters and deadlines.
• Explain pay statements and deductions to employees; protect confidential information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

MS Excel

Auditing

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in accounting / business / HR

Payroll certification (CPP/ PCP)

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The City of Thomasville is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to administer accurate and timely payroll for city employees. You will review time data, maintain records, and support HR and Finance in controls and employee service.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, reconciling records, and ensuring compliance with payroll laws and privacy requirements. Excellent communication and confidentiality are essential as you interact with employees and departments.