Payroll Specialist (Full-time) – Human Resources

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a full-time Payroll Specialist in our Human Resources/Payroll Department. This individual will be responsible for the coordination and/or management of payroll operations and related transactions for employees of Columbus Technical College; maintaining and reconciling weekly/monthly reports; preparing employee folders and processing payroll records. This position is full-time/Exempt

Responsibilities:

• Advises employees or retirees on benefit programs, retirement, payroll-related laws, payroll deductions, deferred compensation, etc.;
• Analyzes/audits payroll for accuracy of preparation/posting;
• Computes or reconciles balances, and makes corrections;
• Conducts research and compiles statistical reports, statements and/or summaries related to pay and benefits accounts;
• Maintains payroll records, and provides information based on regulations and confidentiality requirements;
• Processes/administers third-party requests involving employee pay, such as garnishments, levies, bankruptcies and child support wage assignments;
• Acts as a liaison between the payroll section and other government agencies, consultants and other outside businesses in resolving problems;
• Assists in the development and revision of payroll policies and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
• Prepares Employee file folders
• Assists in the management of accident claims for employees and students
• Assists visitors of the Human Resource Department
• Other duties and projects as assigned
  
  

Competencies:

• Ability to analyze and interpret payroll data and statistics
• Knowledge of general accounting principles
• Knowledge of FLSA regulations preferred
• Ability to understand the relationship between payroll and financial systems
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to oversee all payroll related functions
• Knowledge of pay and benefit processes
• Knowledge of records retention practices
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in working with the public
• Oral and written communication skills
  
  

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.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:

Position open until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Employment Policy

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System of Georgia and its colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies for Columbus Technical College: Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator, at 706.649.1883 and Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator, at 706.649.1442.

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