Team Georgia Careers · 20 hours ago
IT ERP Busi Analyst 1 (Payroll Shared Services)
Georgia - Fulton - Atlanta
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$51K/yr - $66K/yr
3+ years expThe State Accounting Office (SAO) provides accounting and financial reporting expertise for the State and is seeking an IT ERP Business Analyst 1. This role focuses on providing entry-level professional business analysis support within the Payroll Shared Services unit, assisting with payroll processing and implementation tasks.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supports day‑to‑day payroll operations in TeamWorks by researching and resolving functional tickets, data discrepancies, and calculation issues for assigned agencies
Assists in documenting current‑state payroll processes for Payroll Shared Services agencies, including earnings, deductions, time and labor, benefits, taxes, and off‑cycle processing
Participates in requirements gathering for GA@Work payroll and related HCM/time functions, documenting business needs, use cases, and process flows under guidance of senior staff
Executes test cases and scripts for configuration changes, payroll cycles, integrations, reports, and documents results and defects for system, integration, and user acceptance testing
Assists with payroll validation and reconciliation activities, including gross‑to‑net checks, tax and retirement withholdings, and other statutory and policy‑driven calculations
Helps prepare and maintain standard operating procedures, job aids, knowledge articles, and training materials for payroll shared services and agency users
Provides first-line functional support to agency payroll personnel, including responding to inquiries, explaining system behavior, and escalating complex issues as appropriate
Supports GA@Work implementation tasks such as data validation, parallel payroll testing, cutover checklists, and post–go‑live stabilization activities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree and three (3) years of related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level IT Business Analyst 2 (ITP061) or position equivalent
Successfully pass a background check, including, criminal background/records check, employment and education verification, employment reference checks, credit evaluation and professional license checks, where applicable
Upon, and throughout, employment, both reside and work in the State of Georgia
Have current legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, human resources, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience as defined in the State of Georgia professional job family guidelines
Experience 2+ years in payroll, HRIS, finance, or business analysis
Advanced knowledge of payroll concepts such as earnings, deductions, taxes, time reporting, and leave accruals
High Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook) for data analysis, documentation, and reporting
Experience with TeamWorks (PeopleSoft) payroll or other large enterprise payroll/HRIS systems, particularly in a public‑sector or multi‑agency environment
Exposure to Workday or GA@Work payroll, time tracking, or HCM modules through work experience, coursework, or implementation projects
Experience working in a shared services or centralized service delivery model supporting multiple business units or agencies
Prior involvement in system testing, data validation, or process improvement initiatives
Company
Team Georgia Careers
We're Team Georgia Careers, the official career website for the State of Georgia! 🍑 Making a difference in the lives of 10 million Georgians every day.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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