Payroll Administrator

Description We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for an education organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This is a Contract position focused on ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a workforce of permanent and seasonal employees. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to respond effectively to employee and administrative inquiries while maintaining organized records and reliable reporting.

Responsibilities:

- Process and prepare bi-weekly and monthly payroll cycles for more than 400 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

- Collect, verify, and enter payroll data into the payroll system while maintaining organized and up-to-date records.

- Communicate with office teams regarding payroll updates, discrepancies, and employee-specific matters that require resolution.

- Support the coordination and tracking of organizational funds associated with each payroll run.

- Respond to payroll-related questions from faculty and staff and provide clear, thorough assistance.

- Maintain electronic and paper documentation related to payroll activity in accordance with recordkeeping standards.

- Generate, download, and distribute payroll reports to appropriate office personnel as needed.

- Assist the Controller with additional payroll and administrative duties to support departmental operations. Requirements - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in accounting, business, or a related field.

- At least three years of experience managing complex payroll processes from source data through completion.

- Hands-on familiarity with payroll software and database systems, including experience with platforms such as Paylocity.

- Working knowledge of payroll regulations, employment law, and standard payroll compliance practices.

- Understanding of internal controls and the ability to apply them in day-to-day payroll activities.

- Proficiency with Google Docs and intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills.

- Experience processing full-cycle payroll for employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 or more.

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