We are looking for a skilled Payroll Operations Employee Services Specialist to join our team in Moore, South Carolina. In this long-term contract role, you will play a pivotal part in managing payroll operations while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with initial training conducted fully on-site for the first few weeks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate and oversee daily payroll operations in collaboration with the Managed Services Provider.<br>• Process and review payroll reports, ensuring compliance with legal, tax, and audit requirements.<br>• Address and resolve employee inquiries related to payroll, earnings, deductions, and tax matters.<br>• Analyze and correct discrepancies between internal systems and payroll databases.<br>• Perform detailed audits of pre- and post-payroll reports to identify and rectify errors.<br>• Support the garnishment process by working with managed services as needed.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data privacy and security in all payroll processes.<br>• Act as a subject matter expert on payroll and timekeeping systems, providing guidance to employees and managers.<br>• Prepare and execute off-cycle payrolls to meet state regulations for final pay.<br>• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Compensation, and Finance teams to address payroll-related requests.

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.<br>• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in multi-state payroll processing for a workforce of 5,000+ employees.<br>• Proficiency in payroll systems such as SAP GlobalView, Ceridian Dayforce, or similar platforms is preferred.<br>• Certified Payroll Certification (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus.<br>• Strong understanding of the end-to-end payroll processing cycle, including input, processing, and output.<br>• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations.<br>• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.<br>• Proficiency in tools like ServiceNow and CRM systems for tracking and resolving service tickets.

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