Payroll Supervisor

• Location 373 S High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
• Job Category Franklin County Auditor, All Jobs, All Jobs
• Employee Type F6 - FT UNCLASS E
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Employment Status:
Full-time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Posting Dates: 5/29/26 through 6/11/26

The Franklin County Auditor’s Office is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to join the Fiscal Services team.

The Franklin County Auditor’s Office is dedicated to serving the community by ensuring fairness and accuracy in weight and measures across the county. Our mission is to protect and empower consumers, making sure they receive what they rightfully pay for at gas pumps and retail store scanners. As a trusted steward of county finances, we strive to promote fiscal responsibility and innovative initiatives that benefit all residents of Franklin County.

In addition to these important responsibilities, we assess property values to determine fair property taxes, while also working to provide tax relief for senior and citizens who are disabled. We understand the importance of supporting vulnerable populations and strive to make the process as accessible and accommodating as possible.

At the Franklin County Auditor’s Office, we value the diversity of our residents and businesses and strive to create an environment of fairness, inclusivity, and equity in all our endeavors.

Manages and supervises all assigned employees (e.g., schedules and assigns tasks; interviews job applicants; recommends the hiring of job applicants; recommends discipline; evaluates performance; receives employee complaints; approves and recommends the approval of leave requests); attends or participates in meetings in which policy questions are reviewed or discussed; develops and implements policy; recommends policy changes; has access to other employees’ personnel files;

has access to financial data used in monitoring department revenue/income, etc.

Oversees bi-weekly payroll processing for approximately 7,000 plus county staff; ensures that procedures are in place for all Franklin County employees to be paid timely and accurately; develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure all accounting transactions and record keeping functions comply with applicable state and federal laws, and accounting principles; monitors and coordinates overall payroll reporting activities.

Facilitates training for new payroll or human resources staff on Enterprise ERP payroll module; ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.

Prepares and produces the annual W-2 form for employees paid through Franklin County; compiles and prepares reports for quarterly federal and state reporting; assists with certain areas of the annual audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

Serves as the point of contact between fiscal payroll and other county entities and outside entities.

We encourage individuals with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; four (4) or more years of related experience and/or training; or any combination of training, education, or experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity, and we want to create an exciting and equitable environment for all. You belong here, and we encourage you to apply today!

We believe in providing an exceptional benefits package that recognizes the value of our employees.

• Healthcare: We offer a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with low-cost deductibles.
• Public Loan Forgiveness: As a public employee, your student loans can be forgiven after making the required monthly qualifying payments.
• Education Reimbursement & Training: We invest in your growth and development by allowing you to expand your skills.
• Free-Parking Program/COTA Bus Pass: Take advantage of the free parking program available through a lottery process annually; employees of the County get free weekday access to the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) system.
• Wellness Incentive Program: Our…