Payroll Coordinator

Payroll Coordinator

Posting Number: S15554P

Working Title:

Payroll Coordinator

Department:
Auxiliary Finance

About the University of Georgia:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

College/Unit/Department website: auxiliary.uga.edu

Posting Type:
External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:
Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:
This position offers a 40 hour work week. Typical schedules are 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday-Friday.

Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 08/03/2026

Open until filled:
Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 09/01/2026

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

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Classification

Title:

Payroll Technician II

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

The Auxiliary Services Payroll Coordinator is responsible for assisting in overseeing the division of all payroll processes. These processes include, but are not limited to, the following:
Payroll Reconciliation, Absence Management, Special Pay Processing, Payroll Validation, etc. This incumbent is responsible for establishing protocols and procedures to ensure the timely execution of each payroll process. The Auxiliary Payroll Coordinator reports and assists the Sr. Payroll Coordinator with the coordination of payroll activities with University Central Payroll Auxiliary Service Division employees, supervisors, and management on payroll issues, payroll funding, and budget updates.

In coordination with the Auxiliary Services Human Resources department, this position works to streamline processes and improve efficiency in processing terminations, Administrative Leave, Invalid Funding, and Express Direct Retros. In addition to assisting with all payroll-related processes, this position is responsible for general ledger posting and reconciliation of payroll-related transactions.

• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills, and will work with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community.
• Make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Analyze complex information, define and solve problems, and accurately draw appropriate conclusions.
• Apply standard software applications to data issues and analysis, as well as learn new computer-based data management systems.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Attention to Detail oriented.
• Knowledge of human resources and…