Payroll Specialist 2

Job Title: Payroll Specialist 2

Department: Payroll

Requisition \#: 721111\-051926

Primary Location: Ohio\-Franklin County\-Columbus

Work Location: 855 W. Mound Street, 43223

Bargaining Unit/Exempt: Non Bargaining/Non\-Exempt

Schedule: Monday\-Friday, 8am\-5pm

Minimum Starting Salary: $24\.98/hour

Posting Start Date: 05/19/2026

Posting Close Date: Postings are available for a minimum of 10 days after the Posting Start Date. Postings may be extended or rescinded at Agency's discretion after 10 days. All submissions received within the 10 first days will be considered.

How to Apply:

Email your updated resume to fccshr@fccs.us.

Who We Are:

Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) is a large, metropolitan child welfare agency with more than 300 caseworkers and 400 support staff members dedicated to child protection and family stability. FCCS believes in investing our time and resources to attract and hire an engaged, talented, and diverse workforce that is committed to protecting children by strengthening families.

What You Will Do – Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares agency bi\-weekly payroll for submission to Auditor in compliance with agency policy and processes and governmental regulations; calculates adjustments regarding reclassification, promotion, demotion, longevity, health care, retirement; calculates and updates employee service time;
• Verifies and computes retroactive pay due to court decisions, errors in prior payrolls or legislation; reviews and processes employee reimbursements including preparing purchase orders;
• Processes internal and third party data requests such as employment verifications and unemployment requests.
• Acts as backup for payroll processing and provides a resource for future payroll related requirements by the County Auditor
• Develops and prepares biweekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly payroll reports, financial reports, cost analysis and other miscellaneous ad hoc reports and projects.
• Processes the payroll aspects of the agency's fringe benefit program. (Benefits include (not inclusive): health/medical insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, AFLAC insurance, employee assistance program.); responsibility requires close interaction with the Human Resources Department to assure accuracy of employee coverage. Answers to employee inquiries regarding benefit coverage amounts and payroll matters.
• Supports the account clerk supervisor in administrating the payroll systems, including coordination with Auditor's office and Human Resources on policies requiring software updates.
• Attend staff development training meetings and other unit/department meetings. Actively participates in any workgroup assignments. Attends supervisory conferences. Performs other related duties as assigned.

What We Offer You:

• Hiring Bonus up to $1,500
• Quality, Low\-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal leave accruals and 11 paid holidays
• Retirement Pension through the Ohio Public employment Retirement System
• 457(b) retirement savings plan through Ohio Deferred Compensation
• No Cost Life Insurance Coverage up to $50,000
• Tuition Reimbursement
• EAP Program
• A true hybrid working environment for most position after completing probation!
• Personal and Financial Wellness opportunities through the Franklin County ThriveOn Program
• More!

What will make you successful:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years' experience processing state agency payroll (e.g., calculating payroll, employee withholdings, deductions, reporting \& reconciliation, employer provided benefits, agency payroll charges, accrued leave disability buy\-backs, direct deposits, garnishments).
• Or three years’ training or three years' experience in payroll processing (e.g., calculating payroll, employee withholdings, deductions, reporting \& reconciliation, employer provided benefits, agency payroll charges, accrued leave buy\-backs, direct deposits, garnishments); 12 months training or 12 months experience using human capital management software (e.g., PeopleSoft HCM) to process payroll.
• Or one\-year experience as Payroll Specialist 1 (e.g., calculating payroll, employee withholdings, deductions, reporting \& reconciliation, employer provided benefits, agency payroll charges, accrued leave buy\-backs, direct deposits, garnishments).
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (major in accounting) or Associate's degree (major in Accounting) with 5 years of relevant Payroll Clerk experience in the payroll department of a public agency
• Training and experience in the use of payroll software and financial spread\-sheet software (Excel).

Certification Certifications or Licensure:

• A valid Ohio Driver’s License and automobile insurance that is in compliance with Franklin County Children Services policy required is for travel. Travel can occasionally include out of state travel which may require airline travel.
• Regular attendance, as governed by and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, procedures, and laws, is regarded as an essential requirement of this classification.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None

ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. Franklin County Children Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

What is the Work Environment Like?

• Typical office environment. May be asked to visit other FCCS sites, homes or other facilities.

To learn more about FCCS, please visit our careers page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: From $24\.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of payroll processing experience do you have?
• Do you have an Accounting degree?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43223