Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a collaborative finance team in Columbia, South Carolina in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 600 employees and is ideal for someone who can manage recurring deadlines with accuracy and professionalism. The role offers standard hours and works closely with the Controller in a remote-friendly environment that values flexibility, teamwork, and respectful communication.

Responsibilities:

Administer end-to-end payroll processing across three monthly payroll cycles, including exempt and non-exempt employee groups. Review payroll data for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely completion of each pay run. Manage multi-state payroll activities in compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. Process payroll-related adjustments such as returns, corrections, and follow-up items that arise between scheduled cycles. Maintain payroll records within Paycom and support ongoing use of HR and payroll systems to keep employee information current. Partner with the Controller and internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, research issues, and provide dependable operational support. Monitor payroll deadlines and help sustain consistent service levels in a fully remote team setting. Contribute to payroll continuity by documenting processes and assisting with coverage during absences or shifting business needs. Proven experience handling full-cycle payroll processing in a high-volume environment. Background supporting payroll for more than 500 employees. Working knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and payroll tax practices. Hands-on experience with Paycom is required. Familiarity with HR payroll systems and payroll record maintenance. Experience using ADP Workforce Now is preferred. Strong attention to detail with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll issues efficiently. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with finance and operational partners. 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 "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .