We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a power distribution organization in Laurens, South Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across a multi-state workforce while supporting payroll-related financial and compliance activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll, strong analytical ability, and confidence working with payroll systems in a high-volume environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and bi-weekly pay cycles, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage multi-state payroll activities by applying current federal and state wage, tax, and compliance requirements.<br>• Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, including time records, earnings, deductions, and manual adjustments when needed.<br>• Maintain payroll records and support internal control practices by verifying entries, reconciling discrepancies, and documenting changes appropriately.<br>• Use payroll and accounting systems, including ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms, to process transactions and generate payroll-related reports.<br>• Partner with HR, accounting, and other internal teams to resolve payroll questions, support billing or pay-related items, and maintain accurate employee information.<br>• Analyze payroll issues and recommend appropriate solutions by exercising sound judgment and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in payroll, including full-cycle payroll processing.<br>• Experience handling high-volume payroll for a workforce of 100 to 500 or more employees.<br>• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and applicable federal and state payroll regulations.<br>• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to manage payroll data accurately and efficiently.<br>• Familiarity with payroll and HRIS platforms, including ADP Workforce Now and other payroll software tools.<br>• Understanding of basic accounting concepts, internal controls, and payroll-related financial processes.<br>• Excellent data entry accuracy, analytical skills, and decision-making ability.<br>• CPP credential is preferred.

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