Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an established workforce in Greenville, South Carolina. This role is responsible for ensuring employees are paid correctly, payroll records remain current, and all payroll activities align with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll, strong attention to detail, and the ability to respond professionally to employee payroll questions.

Responsibilities:
• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for regular wages, overtime, incentive pay, and other earnings while meeting scheduled deadlines.
• Review and apply payroll deductions accurately, including taxes, benefit contributions, retirement withholdings, direct deposits, and wage garnishments.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date payroll documentation, including earnings history, paid time off balances, tax forms, and employee status changes.
• Monitor payroll practices for compliance with local, state, and federal requirements and address discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries by clarifying pay statements, withholdings, deductions, and final payout details.
• Reconcile payroll data prior to submission to confirm accuracy across hours worked, earnings, deductions, and net pay.
• Coordinate with HR and finance teams to ensure employee updates are reflected correctly in payroll records and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final payroll processing.
• Background supporting multi-state payroll with knowledge of varying tax and wage requirements.
• Ability to process payroll accurately for employee populations ranging from approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Solid understanding of payroll deductions, tax withholdings, garnishments, and employee benefit impacts.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently.
• Proficiency using payroll systems and maintaining confidential employee compensation records.
• Effective communication skills for responding to employee questions and collaborating with internal teams.

Compensation

$55,000.00-$65,000.00 Yearly

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