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Payroll Specialist II - DPW at City of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA
Skills
Job Description
Posting expires: 5/26/2026
Salary Range: $51,035.56- $68,132.47
General Description and Classification Standards
Processes the payroll as a skilled specialist and completing tasks in efficient and effective ways. This is a fully seasoned skilled level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the discipline. This level would be attainable by multiple incumbents in a work group (not necessarily by all) but would not be an "automatic" promotional level.
Supervision Received
Works under minimal supervision; can set own work sequence and pace within process/department limitations.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Processes one or more of the following: new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, deductions, direct deposits, time sheet data, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, special pays.
Maintains paid time off, leave of absence, and workers' compensation records; compiles reports on base and premium pay; generates and distributes checks; researches and produces special reports; assists compensation staff in data gathering for compensation survey inputs; and works on assignments requiring judgment and initiative.
Understands the implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions. Handles escalated issues from lower-level staff decision-making. Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks
Leadership
Routinely provides work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Good knowledge of payroll policies, processes, and procedures.
Strong skills in using Microsoft Office, payroll software, databases in processing payroll for the city. Ability to work on a wide range of tasks; completes tasks in creative and effective ways; ability to process numbers quickly and accurately. Ability to handle escalated issues from lower-level employees.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Education & Experience:
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Minimum of 3 years' of work payroll experience in the assigned role
Preferred Education & Experience:
Completion of Technical or Vocational course of study or an associate degree in the accounting area with 3 years of payroll experience.
Licensures and Certifications required: None
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment: physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.