Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team in North Charleston, South Carolina. This is a Contract to permanent employment opportunity, offering the chance to grow within a dynamic organization in the automotive industry. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, proficiency in payroll systems, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Collect and verify payroll data, including hours worked, bonuses, commissions, and tax withholdings, from various records. Review and update payroll records to reflect changes in employee status, compensation, and benefits. Ensure accuracy in wages, deductions, and payroll entries, and prepare paychecks as needed. Generate periodic reports on earnings, taxes, and deductions for internal and external use. Manage onboarding and termination paperwork, maintaining accurate employee records. Oversee vacation and sick leave records, ensuring compliance with company policies. Assist with benefits administration, including enrollment, claims processing, and open enrollment activities. Respond to inquiries from employees about pay, benefits, and other HR-related topics. Maintain compliance with federal and local regulations, including preparing necessary filings and documentation. Support workers' compensation claims management by filing reports and monitoring progress. Proven experience in payroll administration, including full-cycle payroll processing. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data management. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to payroll systems, such as Paycom. Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of HR principles and federal/local employment regulations. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. Effective communication skills to address employee questions and concerns. 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 .