Payroll Specialist
City of Chattanooga, TN · Chattanooga, Tennessee · Posted Jul 2, 2026
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Join the City of Chattanooga Team
Chattanooga
, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC)
and
Chattanooga State Community College
, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network. The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.
Our Organization
As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately
2,600 employees
committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:
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Public Safety:
Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
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Infrastructure & Utilities:
Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
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Quality of Life:
Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
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Transportation:
The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
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Innovation:
Leading-edge smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.
Why Choose Chattanooga?
The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the
premier employer of choice
in Southeast Tennessee by providing:
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Competitive Compensation:
Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
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Work-Life Balance:
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
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Exceptional Wellness:
Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .
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Growth:
A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
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The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground:
Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it. As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim. Whether you are an
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adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
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Vertical Adventures:
Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the
premier rock climbing hub
of the Southeast.
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Water & Rapids:
From the high-octane
whitewater kayaking
of the Ocoee River to world-class
bass fishing
and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
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Trails for Miles:
Explore a massive network of
mountain biking
and
hiking trails
that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.
In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.
Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.
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Salary: $20.96 - $25.32 Hourly (GS.07N)
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*
Work Location: City Hall, 101 East 11th Street
FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.
Department: Finance - Payroll Office
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
Incumbents in this classification are responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for all City of Chattanooga departments. This role supports the City’s diverse workforce by managing and processing multiple biweekly payrolls, administering payroll-related deductions, maintaining compliance with applicable laws and policies, and troubleshooting payroll and timekeeping issues. The Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in safeguarding payroll data integrity, providing exceptional support to employees and departments across the organization, and supporting the City’s “One Chattanooga” vision by ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability in payroll.
SERIES LEVEL:
The Payroll Specialist is the second level of a two-level payroll series.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employe…