Payroll Specialist 1

Salary : $48,558.01 Annually

Location : Hall Co., GA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2026-82681

Division / Office : County DFCS - Region 2

Unit : Hall Co. DFCS

Opening Date : 10 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long / short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Start your career in public service . Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Payroll Specialist 1 . This position reports to the Fiscal Operations Manager and will be housed in Region Accounting Office and is located in Hall County.

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Job Description

Pay Grade : H

Under supervision, accountable for the payroll function and related programs or processes. Consults with government entities, third-party payroll companies and employees. Interprets organizational policy and government regulations and oversees technical support, customer support and problem resolution.

Job Responsibilities :

• Balances and reconciles accounting records, statements, journals, ledger or reports.
• Collects fees or revenues, disburse payments and posts to appropriate accounts.
• Complies and maintains records and files.
• May analyze financial reports to assess compliance.
• Perform routine accounting, clerical, billing, and / or claims processing duties for assigned accounts.

Core Competencies :

Minimum Qualifications

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Additional Information

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to : hrhelpline@dhs.ga.gov

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and / or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

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

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 necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information.

Insurance

Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.

Health Benefits : 1-800-610-1863

Flexible Benefits : 1-877-342-7339

Retirement

State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry

Employee Retirement System : 1-800-805-4609

Deferred Compensation

Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.

Peach State Reserves : 1-877-342-7339

Credit Union

Employees are eligible to become members of the and

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