Payroll Officer

Job Overview

The Payroll Officer will be responsible for processing, reconciling, and managing monthly payroll for 700+ employees of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors using Workday technology.

• Process and reconcile monthly payroll accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed payroll records and processing steps.
• Prepare and settle payroll and tax related documents with Workday Compliance.
• Process wage garnishments and child support orders.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Budget/Finance on income tax/unemployment accounts.
• Assist with audits, resolve tax issues, and meet ad‑hoc requests.
• Map earning and deduction codes to the General Ledger.
• Respond to and resolve employee payroll inquiries promptly.
• Coordinate with HR to validate data entry and process personnel changes within Workday.
• Audit employee changes to ensure records remain up to date.
• Respond to outside employment verifications.
• Reconcile, submit, and audit HR invoices.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Run reports from Workday as requested.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations for payroll processing (e.g., 941, W‑2, year‑end).
• Support the HR team with additional ad‑hoc duties as needed.
• Perform related duties as required or assigned.

Recurring lifting of objects up to 25 pounds; regular standing for extended periods; constant computer operation.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration from an accredited four‑year college or university, OR graduation from an accredited four‑year high school supplemented by accounting or bookkeeping coursework.
• At least 7 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experienced in processing payroll using Workday.

This is a non‑exempt, at‑will employment position.

Hinds County is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hinds County prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all‑inclusive listing of work requirements.

Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts Hinds County’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law.

$45,145