Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join an automotive organization in North Charleston, South Carolina. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage payroll administration accurately while also supporting employee records, benefits coordination, and general HR processes in an on-site office setting. The role calls for strong organizational skills, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to adapt quickly to company systems and daily operational needs.

Responsibilities:
• Process payroll information by gathering and validating timekeeping data, earnings, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions before payroll is finalized.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including changes related to tax elections, compensation adjustments, transfers, promotions, and benefits enrollment.
• Audit wage calculations and deduction entries to ensure payroll records are complete, accurate, and compliant with company guidelines.
• Prepare off-cycle or requested paycheck payments and generate recurring payroll-related reports covering earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Support onboarding and separation administration by preparing required employment documents and maintaining organized personnel files.
• Track employee leave balances such as vacation and sick time and keep related records current.
• Assist with HR compliance activities by maintaining required employment reporting, workplace logs, and other regulated documentation.
• Provide day-to-day support for employee data management, benefits administration, policy communication, workers’ compensation reporting, and responses to agency information requests.• Prior office-based administrative experience, with hands-on involvement in payroll or HR support functions.
• Working knowledge of full-cycle payroll processes, payroll recordkeeping, and basic accounting principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly, including payroll platforms such as Paycom.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to handle sensitive employee and company information with discretion.
• Familiarity with HR practices, employee benefits administration, and applicable federal, state, or local employment requirements.