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Payroll Specialist 2 or 3

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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. 

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

  • Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
  • Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
  • Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths 
  • Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
  • Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
  • Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As a Payroll Specialist 2 or 3 within the West Central Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Requirements

This position will be based in Columbus, GA and perform accounting and payroll duties for all counties of West Central Health District to include, but not limited to payroll preparation, posting, and related general accounting processes for 200+ employees.  You will support the department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:
  • Enter, process/transmit payroll data.
  • Compute and /or reconcile balances and make corrections in multiple portals outside of the payroll system.
  • Advises employees or retirees on tax withholding options, payroll-related laws, payment deductions, etc.
  • Process and administer third-party requests such as garnishments, levies, bankruptcies, and child support wage assignments.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable payroll laws and regulations.
  • Maintain payroll records and provide information based on regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Work with third-party payroll company and internal accounting office to process payroll, resolve payroll issues and reconcile payroll-related accounts and analyze reports for accuracy.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Payroll Specialist 2 - (Hire-in salary - $38,452.58)
Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of payroll/accounting job related-related experience or four (4) years of payroll or accounting job-related experience or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Payroll Specialist 1 (FIP040) or position equivalent.

Payroll Specialist 3 - (Hire-in salary - $49,498.69)
Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of payroll/accounting job related-related experience or five (5) years of payroll or accounting job-related experience or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Payroll Specialist 2 (FIP041) or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in a business curriculum or related field from an accredited college or university or at least two (2) years of recent experience performing payroll preparation job-related functions preferred. Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously with short deadlines for completion. Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. 

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov. 


DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
 In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.


 Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

Date Posted
04/02/2026
Job Reference
2026-00320
Organization
District 7 County Position
Location
Columbus, GA
Category
Human Resources
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