Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a power distribution organization in Laurens, South Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across a multi-state workforce while supporting payroll-related financial and compliance activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll, strong analytical ability, and confidence working with payroll systems in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and bi-weekly pay cycles, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Manage multi-state payroll activities by applying current federal and state wage, tax, and compliance requirements.
• Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, including time records, earnings, deductions, and manual adjustments when needed.
• Maintain payroll records and support internal control practices by verifying entries, reconciling discrepancies, and documenting changes appropriately.
• Use payroll and accounting systems, including ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms, to process transactions and generate payroll-related reports.
• Partner with HR, accounting, and other internal teams to resolve payroll questions, support billing or pay-related items, and maintain accurate employee information.
• Analyze payroll issues and recommend appropriate solutions by exercising sound judgment and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.