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Payroll Specialist jobs in Atlanta, GA
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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assistance to teammates facing unexpected hardships. Because here, care goes beyond the job description. JOB OVERVIEW The Billing Specialist reports directly to the Reimbursement Supervisor and is responsible for the pro…
Job Description Summary: The Senior Microbiologist Specialist combines hands-on laboratory testing with cross-site strategic microbiology leadership across both CPSNA sites. Approximately 50% of the role is dedicated to…
$23 - $27 per hour
RCM Billing Specialist Full-Time | $23-$27/hour | Remote | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM About DxTx Pain & Spine DxTx Pain & Spine is a physician-aligned partner organization supporting independent pain and spine practi…
OverviewCome join Payroll Tax Operations (PTO) as a senior payroll tax expert and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a team responsible... ...jurisdictions.Prior experience functioning as a lead, senior specialist, or SME; a…
$157.64k - $210.91k
right candidate.What Role Are We Hiring For?The Salesforce Solutions team is organized into account-focused/industry SEs and product specialist SEs. This role is for an Analytics Specialist Solution Engineer (Tableau) su…
$105.4k - $207k
Position Summary Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital tran…
$21.53 - $26.91 per hour
on LinkedIn and Facebook . Location: USA - Atlanta, 3705 Wilson Rd Division: Air & Sea Job Posting Title: Billing Specialist, Operations - 128498 Time Type: Full Time Billing Specialist, Operations The Billing Specialist…
part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874. Join us as a Payroll Tax Analyst Your main responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Represent Payroll as SME in…
$80 - $90 per hour
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Teamcenter Infrastructure Administrator to manage the installation, configuration, deployment, upgrade, and maintenance of Siemens Teamcenter PLM environments. The ideal candidat…
$70k - $75k
Job Description: Sr. Payroll Coordinator To Apply Now - email your resume to Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 Company Overview: Join a rapidly growing company based in Atlanta that values in…
Tax Staff Accountant - Atlanta, GA Who: A motivated and detail-oriented early-career tax professional who enjoys client interaction and problem-solving. What: Perform tax compliance, projections, notice responses, and sp…
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What payroll specialists earn in Atlanta
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$28 | $46k–$59k |
| Mid level | $27–$35 | $56k–$73k |
| Senior | $34–$44 | $71k–$92k |
Adjusted for the Atlanta market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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