The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Analyst I, Payroll.
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Title: Analyst I, Payroll
Perform routine tasks required to manage and process payroll data, serving as the primary contact for payroll inquiries, and collaborating with HR and other departments to resolve payroll-related issues. Perform duties with moderate supervision as an intermediate-level individual contributor.
Essential Functions:
• Reviews, verifies, and manages employee direct deposit documents for accuracy, notifying employees of any discrepancies.
• Collects, researches, and reviews payroll input activity in the payroll software system to ensure accurate processing of extra activity pay, substitute pay, and part-time pay.
• Sends semi-monthly payroll memos to bookkeepers/timekeepers and communicate effectively with departments, schools, and individual employees regarding payroll issues.
• Answers employee inquiries related to payroll discrepancies promptly.
• Corrects errors in timekeeping records by managing and auditing them for compliance with established standards; may provide training or mentoring for bookkeepers as needed.
• Submits changes to employee tax forms as required while ensuring that all keyed data generated during payroll processing runs is accurate.
• Provides monthly reports on various aspects of the payroll activities.
• Assists with the distribution of earnings statements to employees.
• Coordinates assigned project tasks effectively to meet objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• A high school diploma with at least three (3) years of experience required.
• Associate degree in Finance or Human Resources with at least one (1) year of related experience preferred.
