We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join an automotive organization in North Charleston, South Carolina. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in an on-site office setting, can manage sensitive information with care, and is comfortable balancing payroll and employee administration tasks. The role requires strong organizational skills, solid proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to quickly learn internal payroll platforms while supporting a fast-paced team environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll information by gathering and validating employee hours, compensation adjustments, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions from timekeeping and related records.<br>• Audit employee payroll profiles and update changes that affect pay, including tax status, insurance elections, compensation changes, promotions, and departmental transfers.<br>• Review earnings and deductions for accuracy, maintain payroll records, and assist with paycheck preparation when needed.<br>• Generate recurring payroll-related reports covering compensation, taxes, deductions, leave balances, and other required employment data.<br>• Prepare and maintain onboarding and separation documentation, keeping employee files complete, current, and compliant.<br>• Track vacation and sick leave eligibility and ensure employee attendance records are accurately maintained.<br>• Support HR administration by explaining workplace policies, assisting with benefits enrollment and questions, and responding to employee inquiries about pay, eligibility, and related matters.<br>• Coordinate workers’ compensation and unemployment documentation, communicate with insurance carriers or agencies, and maintain accurate records for compliance reporting.<br>• Maintain employee data within payroll and HR systems, including setup details, benefit classifications, and payroll compliance information, while keeping the work area organized and well maintained.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a workforce of more than 400 employees in Charleston, South Carolina. This contract opportunity offers a part-time schedule of approximately 10 to 15 hours per week, typically around two days weekly, with potential for additional hours after training. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll experience, accuracy, and confidence handling multi-state payroll in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on schedule for a multi-state employee population of 400+ team members.<br>• Review payroll data, time records, deductions, and adjustments to ensure all payments are completed correctly.<br>• Maintain payroll information within ADP Workforce Now and resolve discrepancies through timely research and follow-up.<br>• Support payroll compliance by applying federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions.<br>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders with professionalism and clear communication.<br>• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and recordkeeping to support accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.<br>• Contribute to payroll process improvements and help support system-related updates when needed.