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Payroll Specialst Robert Half - 3.9 Columbia, SC Job Details $50,000 - $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a fast-growing multi-brand franchise organization. This position plays a central role in processing weekly payroll, producing workforce and operational reports, and helping leadership make informed staffing and cost decisions. The ideal candidate is dependable, highly organized, and comfortable managing sensitive information with discretion while balancing multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Manage complete weekly payroll processing for employees across multiple brands, ensuring pay, deductions, bonuses, and tax withholdings are handled correctly and on schedule. Update and maintain payroll data, including employee onboarding details, employee changes, terminations, and compensation adjustments, with a strong focus on accuracy. Review payroll issues, research discrepancies, and resolve employee pay concerns promptly and professionally. Monitor payroll practices for alignment with federal, state, and local regulations, including wage and hour requirements and tax obligations. Produce recurring HR and operations reports covering labor spend, overtime trends, and other workforce metrics for leadership and brand partners. Deliver reliable reporting that improves visibility into staffing levels, labor performance, and cost management across the organization. Partner with operational leaders to strengthen reporting processes, improve data quality, and support better business decisions. Coordinate workers' compensation audit activities by compiling records, responding to auditor requests, and following items through completion. Assist with additional compliance reviews, special reporting needs, and other business projects as priorities change. At least 3 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-unit, multi-brand, or multi-state environment. Hands-on experience with a payroll system such as ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, Paycom, Gusto, or a comparable platform, with the ability to learn new systems quickly. Solid understanding of payroll tax rules, labor regulations, and wage and hour compliance requirements. Ability to analyze payroll and workforce data to create useful reporting for HR and operations teams. Strong attention to detail with a consistent record of maintaining high levels of accuracy and confidentiality. Effective time management skills with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines. Clear communication skills for working with internal leadership and external business partners. High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business is preferred. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .