Part-Time Payroll Specialist

Part-Time Payroll Specialist

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about accuracy, compliance, and payroll excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where precision and accountability are critical? If so, we invite you to apply for the Part-Time Payroll Specialist position with the City of Johns Creek.

About the Role

As a Part-Time Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the City's bi-weekly payroll. This position supports a wide range of payroll and compliance functions, including auditing timecards, managing payroll adjustments, and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. You will also collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external partners to maintain efficient payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and audit bi-weekly payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Review and reconcile employee timecards, earnings, and deductions
• Manage payroll adjustments, including retroactive pay, bonuses, and off-cycle payments
• Maintain and update payroll records, including tax withholdings and benefit deductions
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, IRS regulations, and other applicable laws
• Administer wage garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions
• Reconcile leave balances and year-to-date payroll records
• Prepare payroll-related reports for internal use, auditors, and external agencies
• Support W-2 and 1095-C processing and reporting requirements
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and accuracy
• Assist with payroll-related budget projections and special projects
• Continuously evaluate payroll processes for efficiency and improvement
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
• Two to Four (2 – 4) years of payroll experience for an entity with at least one hundred employees
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Experience:

• Four to Six (4-6) years of payroll experience for a local or county government entity with public safety (firefighters and police officers).
• Four (4) or more years of experience in payroll using an automated payroll system for an entity with two hundred plus employees.
• Experience with UKG, ADP, or similar ERP systems.

Certifications:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) – preferred

Key Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems
• Ability to analyze data, reconcile discrepancies, and generate reports
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Effective communication and customer service skills

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to contribute to critical payroll operations in a collaborative environment
• Be part of a team that values accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Access to professional development opportunities

Pay: Pay Range for this role is from $31.45/ hour to $33.56/ hour. Hours worked per week not to exceed 29.75 hours.

FLSA Status: This position is non-exempt.

Benefits: Part-Time positions are not eligible for Holiday pay and City benefits.

About Us

The City of Johns Creek is a vibrant jewel nestled in the thriving northeast suburbs of Metro Atlanta. As the 10th largest city in Georgia, we take pride in our community of 82,000 residents and 260 dedicated employees who contribute to its growth and well-being. Established in December of 2006, Johns Creek has emerged as a beacon of safety in Georgia, consistently earning high marks on safewise.com's rankings. We are committed to upholding this reputation as we move forward. Johns Creek was ranked the #1 Best Atlanta Suburb in 2024 by livability.com and the #1 place to raise a family in Georgia by Niche.com. We aim to pioneer health, wellness, and innovation, continually drawing residents and businesses from all corners to call Johns Creek their home.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Johns Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other class or status protected by law.

IMPORTANT: By submitting your resume online, you hereby authorize the City of Johns Creek to contact, obtain, and verify the accuracy of the information contained in this application from all previous employers, references, and educational institutions. You also release the City of Johns Creek and its representatives from liability for seeking, gathering, and using such information to make employment decisions and all other persons or organizations for providing such information. You understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by you on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or immediate termination of employment if you are employed, whenever it may be discovered.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information via this online portal. In fairness to other potential candidates for this position, unsolicited letters, emails, telephone calls, or in-person submissions will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed as received. The City reserves the right to close the position before the posted date if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The City of Johns Creek is a drug free workplace and all positions are subject to the candidate successfully passing a background screening.