We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a team in Greenville, South Carolina in a contract capacity with permanent potential. This role supports accurate payroll administration, employee record management, and leave coordination while helping maintain compliance with applicable employment regulations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and update employee records to ensure personnel, pay, benefits, and leave information remains accurate and current.<br>• Process payroll from start to finish by reviewing submitted data, calculating earnings and deductions, and entering information into the payroll system.<br>• Prepare and submit required payroll and employment-related reporting in alignment with federal and state guidelines through established internal processes.<br>• Coordinate employment status changes and workforce updates with the South Carolina Public Charter School District Human Resources team.<br>• Produce, organize, and distribute payroll and HR-related reports while supporting ongoing record maintenance and data tracking.<br>• Perform audits and run system queries to validate payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.<br>• Assist in creating and refining user instructions and procedural documentation to support payroll and HR operations.<br>• Communicate with employees regarding leave requests, modified work arrangements, documentation needs, and return-to-work expectations.<br>• Manage leave administration and other assigned time-off programs in accordance with company policy and applicable employment laws.<br>• Safeguard confidential employee and medical information by following proper privacy and record-handling practices.