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Payroll Administrator
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in Ridgeland, South Carolina. This Contract-to-long-term position offers an opportunity to manage payroll operations for a mid-sized organization while ensuring accuracy and compliance with multi-state regulations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in full-cycle payroll and a strong commitment to excellence in payroll administration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring timely and accurate payments.<br>• Manage payroll for an organization with 101 to 500 employees, adhering to all relevant policies and standards.<br>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to process payroll and maintain employee records.<br>• Verify payroll data, including hours worked, deductions, and tax withholdings.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.<br>• Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries promptly and professionally.<br>• Prepare and submit payroll reports to management and regulatory agencies as required.<br>• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to streamline payroll operations.<br>• Conduct regular audits to maintain payroll accuracy and integrity.<br>• Stay updated on changes to payroll laws and implement necessary adjustments.
• Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing.<br>• Expertise in handling multi-state payroll operations.<br>• Familiarity with payroll for organizations ranging from 101 to 500 employees.<br>• Proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems.<br>• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations at federal, state, and local levels.<br>• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.<br>• Ability to handle sensitive payroll information with confidentiality.<br>• Effective communication skills to address payroll-related concerns.
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  • Ridgeland, SC
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 19.79 - 22.91 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in Ridgeland, South Carolina. This Contract-to-long-term position offers an opportunity to manage payroll operations for a mid-sized organization while ensuring accuracy and compliance with multi-state regulations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in full-cycle payroll and a strong commitment to excellence in payroll administration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring timely and accurate payments.<br>• Manage payroll for an organization with 101 to 500 employees, adhering to all relevant policies and standards.<br>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to process payroll and maintain employee records.<br>• Verify payroll data, including hours worked, deductions, and tax withholdings.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.<br>• Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries promptly and professionally.<br>• Prepare and submit payroll reports to management and regulatory agencies as required.<br>• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to streamline payroll operations.<br>• Conduct regular audits to maintain payroll accuracy and integrity.<br>• Stay updated on changes to payroll laws and implement necessary adjustments.
  • 2025-10-21T19:05:18Z

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