Chattooga County officials are now accepting applications for an HR/Payroll Administrator, a key position responsible for overseeing payroll operations and a wide range of human resources functions for county government. The role involves preparing and processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining payroll records, and handling required reporting to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

In addition to payroll duties, the position plays a central role in managing employee benefits and insurance programs, including health, dental, vision, life, workers’ compensation, liability coverage, and firefighter cancer insurance. The HR/Payroll Administrator is also responsible for onboarding and separation paperwork, maintaining employee leave records, processing unemployment claims when necessary, and preparing W-2 forms. County officials say the job requires close attention to detail and strict confidentiality when handling personnel and county information.

The role also includes maintaining and updating the county’s human resources policies and procedures manual, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal employment regulations, and assisting with budget preparation, audits, and reporting. Customer service duties, answering phones, and directing calls are also part of the position, along with other assigned responsibilities.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and sufficient experience to understand the principles and core responsibilities of the position. Experience in payroll or human resources is preferred. The county is seeking candidates who understand employment laws, possess basic accounting and bookkeeping knowledge, are proficient with computers and job-related software, and demonstrate strong public and interpersonal communication skills.

Those interested in applying may submit an application at the Chattooga County Commissioner’s Office, located at 10102 Commerce Street in Summerville, or submit a resume by email to chattcom@chattoogacounty.gov. County officials encourage qualified applicants to apply, noting the position plays a vital role in day-to-day county operations and employee support.