Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join an automotive organization in North Charleston, South Carolina in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position is ideal for someone who brings strong office experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage payroll and HR-related tasks in a fast-paced setting. The selected candidate will support accurate payroll processing, employee record administration, and benefits coordination while working closely with internal teams. This is an on-site opportunity with a regular Monday through Friday schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll information by gathering and validating time, earnings, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions from employee records and supporting documents.
• Update employee payroll and personnel data to reflect changes such as tax status, insurance elections, pay adjustments, promotions, and departmental transfers.
• Audit wages, deductions, and payroll entries for accuracy before finalizing records and addressing paycheck requests when needed.
• Prepare recurring reports related to earnings, taxes, deductions, and other payroll activity for internal and external use.
• Complete and maintain onboarding, separation, and employee status documentation while keeping vacation and sick leave records current.
• Support compliance reporting and recordkeeping by maintaining required employment logs, annual filings, and other workforce documentation.
• Assist with employee administration by setting up records, reviewing benefit classifications, and helping ensure payroll compliance for store personnel.
• Provide day-to-day HR support by explaining company policies, answering employee questions related to pay and benefits, and assisting with benefit enrollment and open enrollment activities.
• Help coordinate workers' compensation and unemployment-related documentation by submitting required reports, tracking claim activity, and responding to agency requests in a timely manner.