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Payroll & Benefits Support Tech


Job Location:

Clarke County, MS - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 42500 - 42500
Posted: 13 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Pay Grade: H

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Who We Are.We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer.As a member of the DPH team you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

  • Make a Professional Impact Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live work and play.
  • Enjoy Workplace Flexibility Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
  • Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
  • Achieve Career Longevity Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
  • Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving no matter your role.
  • Feel Pride in Where you Work Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

The Clarke County Health Department is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll and Benefits Support Tech to provide accounting payroll benefits and administrative support to the department. This position will work closely with the Districts fiscal payroll and human resources functions and will serve as a trained backup for several critical financial processes.


The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail experience working with confidential financial and employee information and the ability to accurately manage multiple deadlines and recurring processes.


Job Responsibilities

  • Provides backup support for payroll processing and participates in routine payroll activities to maintain proficiency and ensure coverage when needed.
  • Assists with benefits administration including monthly benefit payments and reports employee questions New Hire Orientation Open Enrollment and maintenance of benefit-related records.
  • Assists with payroll-related reporting and compliance activities including payroll taxes W-2s 1095s deductions garnishments and other required reporting.
  • Prepares salary billing and invoices for services provided to counties and programs throughout the District including collecting and reviewing supporting documentation.
  • Creates and maintains employee payroll and related fiscal records and ensures documentation is accurate confidential and filed timely.
  • Provides support for other fiscal and administrative functions including leave entry travel reimbursement bank deposits vendor payments and personnel actions affecting program budgets.
  • Cross-trains in assigned payroll benefits and fiscal functions to provide backup coverage and continuity of operations.
  • Performs other accounting fiscal and administrative duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Accounting Technician 1 (FIT020) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with payroll bookkeeping accounting or other fiscal operations.
  • Experience processing employee benefits payroll deductions payroll taxes or related financial transactions.
  • Experience preparing invoices reconciling financial records or maintaining financial documentation.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple deadlines.
  • Experience maintaining confidential employee or financial information.

Additional Information

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals.A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees diplomas licensures and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency you may be required as a term and condition of DPH employment to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process email .

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule training opportunities health insurance employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS) deferred compensation 13 paid holidays vacation and sick leave paid parental leave dental vision long-term care and life insurance.


Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.