Payroll Practitioner I (Temp)

Georgia State University

Posted on: April 23, 2026

Closing: May 23, 2026

Salary: 18.00 per hour

Position Type: Temporary

Job Description

Description:

Payroll Practitioner I (Temp)

Payroll Accounting & Reporting

Georgia State University

At Georgia State University, the Payroll, Time and Absence, and Payroll Accounting & Reporting department issues more than 100,000 payments each year to approximately 15,000 faculty, staff, and student employees within the university.

The Payroll Department at Georgia State University is seeking to hire a part-time Payroll Practitioner I (Temp).

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?

  • Flexible work environment.
  • A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
  • Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
  • A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

This part-time temporary position will assist with processing payroll per established guidelines in a timely manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Interprets monitors and analyzes information as it relates to payroll processing.
  • Reviews data before and after the actual payroll process.
  • Process/update manager self-service transactions (tax and direct deposit updates).
  • Process/analyze payroll queries for updates to FICA taxes, students with SUI, Pre-sheet Audit.
  • Review timesheets in OneUSG Connect for exceptions (missed punches, long intervals)
  • Enter pay entries in automated on-line entry panel each payroll cycle.
  • Set up additional pay panels in OneUSG for student leader payments.
  • Communicate with employees and departments regarding pay and other customer concerns or complaints to resolve issues.
  • Perform other payroll related duties, as assigned.

Disclaimer:

This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.

As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED and two years of customer service, payroll, human resources or clerical experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Previous experience associated with higher education / academic office environment.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Able to multi-task, a self-starter, quick learner with an awareness to meet deadlines.

Georgia State University

Posted on: April 23, 2026

Closing: May 23, 2026

Salary: 18.00 per hour

Position Type: Temporary

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