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Robert Half
Payroll Specialist
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What they do
A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$49,195 / year median in South Carolina
-7% projected decline
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities:
- Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on schedule for a multi-state employee population of 400+ team members.
- Review payroll data, time records, deductions, and adjustments to ensure all payments are completed correctly.
- Maintain payroll information within ADP Workforce Now and resolve discrepancies through timely research and follow-up.
- Support payroll compliance by applying federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders with professionalism and clear communication.
- Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and recordkeeping to support accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Contribute to payroll process improvements and help support system-related updates when needed.