Airport Data Reporting Analyst, Sr. – Payroll, 2nd shift

Salary Range: $58,542-$73,164

The is a temporary role with the potential for extension. 

General Description and Classification Standards

Perform the payroll function to ensure payroll is processed with speed and accuracy reflective of City of Atlanta specific pay policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned:

Ensures payroll is processed with speed and accuracy and that it accurately reflects City specific pay policies

• Oversees the audits and reconciliation of pay records
• Coordinates third party payroll system implementations and upgrades
• Interprets pay policies and stays current with changes in payroll laws
• Verifies compliance with federal and state payroll requirements
• Assist supervisor with reports, record maintenance, and provide clerical support to all employees.
• Manages daily leave tracking and verification
• Administers  various trainings for line managers
• Administers payroll overview bi-weekly to new hires
• Performs other duties related to the maintenance and operation of administrative and information systems related to the area of assignment.

Leadership Expectations

• May interpret organizational policies and recommend exceptions; establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.
• Serves as a technical resource to other employees

Supervision Received

Direction received is general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of payroll accounting
• Knowledge of relationship of professional disciplines among related organizations and functions
• Excellent customer service
• Strong payroll and reporting knowledge
• Skill in identifying operating issues and developing solutions
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, accounting and payroll software (Kronos and Oracle Time & Labor), and other financial databases
• Ability to apply experience and professional knowledge to carry out most assignments in professional area

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, finance, information technology, statistics, human resources, or a related field (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis)
• 3 years of work experience in creation, reporting, and/or management of data or closely related tasks (not including data entry)

Preferred Education & Experience

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university
• 5 years data analysis experience
• Experience with R, Python, Visual Basic is preferred

Licensures and Certifications

No specific certifications or licensures required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.