Payroll Specialist

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 begins as a part-time role of approximately 10 to 15 hours per week, typically across two days, with the potential to expand after training. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll processing experience, accuracy in handling employee pay records, and confidence working in a multi-state environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on schedule for a large employee population across multiple states.
• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and tax details to help ensure each payroll cycle is completed correctly.
• Maintain payroll records and update employee information in ADP Workforce Now and related systems.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding promptly to questions from employees and internal stakeholders.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including proper tax withholding and reporting.
• Assist with payroll-related audits, reconciliations, and reporting to promote accuracy and consistency.
• Contribute to payroll workflow improvements and support operational changes as processes evolve after training.