Human Resources/Payroll Specialist

Full-time Job Announcement

Position: Human Resources/Payroll Specialist

Location: Athens Campus

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. State of Georgia benefits package.

Deadline to Apply: February 5, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Position Overview:

As a Human Resources/Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing both onboarding and payroll functions. This position requires a candidate with an understanding of human resources practices and payroll administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll administration, interpersonal skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and answer questions for current and prospective employees.
• Process and manage all aspects of the payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Process garnishments, reissue payroll checks, payroll deductions, and miscellaneous payline information.
• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to HR and payroll matters.
• Work in a collaborative effort with faculty and staff to ensure the Human Resources department has adjunct faculty letters of agreement each semester.
• Create and maintain Excel Spreadsheets, and prepare letters utilizing Microsoft Word.
• Process employment verification requests.
• Assist in onboarding new hires and conducting orientation sessions with federal work-study students.
• Responsible for checking the time & labor system daily to ensure accuracy.
• Processes end of month fringe closeouts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate Degree *and* Three (3) years of payroll or related accounting experience.

Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PeopleSoft HCM and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with managing Time and Labor processing systems.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Proven work experience with payroll systems and/or experience within institutions of higher education, which includes demonstrated direct responsibility for entering and submitting payroll.

To apply, click "Apply to This Job" and submit your cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

NOTE: Official transcripts will be required upon an offer of employment. Official copies of transcripts may be sent directly to: Athens Technical College, Attn: Human Resources, 800 U.S. Highway 29 N, Athens, GA 30601 or send electronically to [email protected] .

**Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of appropriate background checks.

As set forth in its student catalog, Athens Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). 

The following individuals have been designated to coordinate the college's implementation of nondiscrimination policies: Jessica Felts, Director of Student Support Services, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Office K-614A, 706/355- 5081 [email protected] ; Sherri Heath, Director of Human Resources ; Title VI, Title VII, Title IX Coordinator (Employees), Office K-514, [email protected] , 706/583-2818; and Lenzy Reid, Vice President of Student Affairs, Title IX (Students) Office H-774, 706/355-5029, [email protected] , 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.