$52k - $54k
Role: Billing Specialist Location: Duluth, GA On-Site (5x a week - Monday-Friday)- 1 work from home day after 90 days of training... ...a Billing Specialist. The Billing Specialist supports weekly payroll and customer bi…
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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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Vaco Atlanta is working with an impressive company in the Vinings area of Atlanta, GA seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist. CONTRACT-TO-HIRE position with a Hybrid work schedule . Only candidates in the Atlanta, GA area w…
$21.53 - $26.91 per hour
on LinkedIn and Facebook . Location: USA - Atlanta, 3705 Wilson Rd Division: Air & Sea Job Posting Title: Billing Specialist Time Type: Full Time Summary The Billing Specialist is responsible for billing clients accurate…
$70k - $80k
Job Details: Legal Billing Coordinator (AM Law 100) - Atlanta, GA Firm: An international law firm founded over 80 years ago that provides legal services in areas such as labor and employment, litigation, corporate law, a…
$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…
Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies. Job Summary The Director of Payroll will supervise the Shared Services payroll team in the coordination of central payroll p…
The Opportunity We are seeking an individual to join our Tax Administrative department in our Atlanta Office to support our tax department and handle other administrative duties within the firm as needed. Must be a proac…
JOB SUMMARY The Payroll Specialist supports the end-to-end processing of weekly, in-house payroll for approximately 2,000+ employees. This role will serve as the primary backup to the Senior Payroll Specialist, providing…
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…
$70k - $80k
Legal Billing Specialist - Atlanta, Georgia Who: A detail-oriented legal billing professional with strong experience in time and billing systems such as Aderant or Elite 3E supporting finance operations within a professi…
The Sr. Workday Payroll Configuration Analyst is responsible for all configuration in Workday specifically related to Payroll. This role plays a critical part in designing, implementing, and maintaining the operation of…
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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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