Payroll Manager – State Accounting Office

About the role

The State Accounting Office (SAO) is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead its payroll operations. This position ensures accurate, timely payment for all state employees while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full‑cycle payroll process, including data collection, calculation, and entry for salaries, benefits, garnishments, and taxes.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Manage payroll filing deadlines and coordinate with tax authorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop the payroll team to achieve operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the ERP team to optimize payroll system functionality.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or at least 3 years of payroll experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and maintain legal work authorization in Georgia.
• Strong analytical mindset and commitment to accuracy.

Required skills

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for payroll processing.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $56,310.72 – $73,677.24 per year.
• Robust benefits package designed for every career stage.
• Opportunity to impact the lives of over 10 million Georgia residents.