Higginbotham, a privately held, independent insurance and financial services firm that ranks within the top 20 nationwide, has an immediate opening for a Payroll Coordinator for our HR Services Department in Atlanta, GA. 

The Payroll Coordinator works closely and professionally with Higginbotham HR Services team members, including Payroll, HR, and Benefit professionals, to serve our clients. This role will work closely with the client and Payroll Specialist to support the client and the employee needs. This role is a training position to obtain the skills that will be needed to be assigned clients on a provisional basis in the future.

ESSENTIAL Duties and Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration

• Assist Payroll Specialist with payroll processes for client(s) using preferred HRIS (Human Resources Information System)

• Manage time & attendance system (including training as needed)
• Run and review payroll reports provided to client(s)
• Manage and track PTO balances in payroll system for client(s)
• Process new hire and employee changes including status changes, direct deposit changes, tax changes, address changes, name changes, terminations
• Set up and manage court ordered employee deductions such as child support, garnishments, IRS levies, tax liens
• Training to obtain the payroll skills needed for provisional client assignments in the future

Benefits

• Work with Benefit Specialist to ensure all benefit deductions are setup in payroll system
• Provide new hire and termination reports to the Benefit Specialist as needed

Higginbotham HR Services

• Comply with Higginbotham HR Services policies and performance expectations
• Document/update Higginbotham HR Services and client processes
• Participate in ongoing training provided by Higginbotham HR Services

Additional other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum High School Education or equivalent
• Fundamental knowledge of payroll processes and compliance laws

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain a positive presence in the workplace