Payroll Specialist Supervisor- Finance- Atlanta

Job Vacancy Announcement- Payroll Specialist Supervisor

Location: Atlanta- DPS Headquarters- Finance

Paygrade - L

Job Code – FIP043

Annual Salary: $55,000 - $80,000

 

 

How to apply:

 

 

The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) oversees the day-to-day operation of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Capitol Police and the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVE). The mission of the Department is to work cooperatively with all levels of government to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors to our state.

DPS is currently accepting applications for the rewarding and challenging position of Payroll Specialist Supervisor. 

 

Payroll Specialist Supervisor supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.  Manages payroll operations and related transactions for a department or agency.  Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.  Administers and interprets policies and government regulations and advises management on law changes or proposed legislation affecting payroll processes.

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
  • Manages payroll operations and related transactions
  • Applies GAAP, state or federal fiscal guidelines, and agency policies to establish tables/records of payroll transactions, review financial data, and assign entries or apply accounting control measures to proper accounts
  • Coordinates with the State Accounting Office Payroll Calendar to ensure timelines are met for the payroll section
  • Perform all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to payroll, including those that are due to the Internal Revenue Service and Georgia Department of Revenue
  • Manages the recording of financial activity and the reconciliation of employee additions, deletions, and any transactions related to payroll, including deductions and wires
  • Reconciles payroll data and transactions requiring the knowledge of complex rules and regulations and the use of advanced research and/or problem -solving skills
  • Surveys operations to ascertain payroll needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems using current computer technology
  • Designs, coordinates, and oversees internal projects impacting payroll and deductions

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of payroll/accounting job-related experience, which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role over payroll functions; or six (6) years of payroll/accounting job-related experience, which includes one (1) year experience as a lead worker, team lead, or supervisory role over payroll functions; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Payroll Spec 3 (FIP042) or position equivalent.

 

Application deadline:  November 4, 2026

 

This is an unclassified position unless filled by a classified employee. Only applicants chosen for interview will be contacted.

 

The Georgia Department of Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees and applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, natural origin, age, disability or genetic information.

 

 

For more information about this job contact:

Human Resources Division

404-624-7553 or [email protected]