Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, learns to enter and process personnel and payroll transactions. Compiles and files employment reports. Searches files and furnishes information to authorized persons.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Calculates and initiates payroll computation and deductions and enter data into computer system

Completes employment entry processes for new employees

Coordinates  hiring  processes,  ensuring  all  required  forms  are  completed  and  all clearances are obtained

Enters and verifies personnel transactions

Processes and issues employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions Processes enrollments and changes and responds to questions regarding the benefit programs

Provides information to agency staff regarding transactions or other personnel related

issues

Provides information to employees and others on payroll matters, tax issues, and benefit plans

Resolves personnel transaction problems

Reviews and processes personnel and/or position transactions

Schedules and monitors the sorting and distribution of employee paychecks

Verifies  attendance,  hours  worked,  and  pay  adjustments,  and  post  information  onto designated records

Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas

Entry Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and six (6) months of work experience.

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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