Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations and financial accuracy in Blythewood, South Carolina. This role sits within Finance and works closely with Human Resources and external partners to ensure employees are paid correctly, records remain accurate, and payroll activities align with reporting and compliance standards. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage reconciliations, controls, and employee data with consistency.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the full payroll cycle for employees, including regular wages, variable pay items, deductions, and other compensation elements.
• Review and confirm payroll-related changes with Human Resources to ensure employee information and pay transactions are accurate and up to date.
• Monitor payroll practices for adherence to applicable wage laws, tax requirements, and company policies while maintaining proper documentation.
• Complete payroll funding activities, prepare accruals, and perform account reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.
• Record payroll-related journal entries and assist with month-end close by resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Administer payroll taxes, garnishments, benefit deductions, and retirement plan funding, including related balancing and reconciliation tasks.
• Maintain reliable employee and payroll data across systems, supporting status changes such as hiring, transfers, and terminations.
• Serve as a key point of coordination among Finance, Human Resources, and outside payroll providers to address issues and improve workflows.
• Contribute to audit preparation, reporting requests, and process enhancements that strengthen controls and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• At least 3 years of payroll administration experience, including ownership of end-to-end payroll processing.

• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements.

• Experience reconciling payroll accounts and supporting audit or financial close activities.

• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now is required

• Ability to manage payroll for employee populations ranging from approximately 100 to 500 employees.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments.

Compensation

$80,000.00-$90,000.00 Yearly

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