Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join an automotive organization in North Charleston, South Carolina. This is a contract-to-permanent, on-site opportunity ideal for someone who thrives in an office setting, can manage sensitive information with care, and is comfortable balancing payroll and employee administration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll information by gathering and validating employee hours, compensation adjustments, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions from timekeeping and related records.
• Audit employee payroll profiles and update changes that affect pay, including tax status, insurance elections, compensation changes, promotions, and departmental transfers.
• Review earnings and deductions for accuracy, maintain payroll records, and assist with paycheck preparation when needed.
• Generate recurring payroll-related reports covering compensation, taxes, deductions, leave balances, and other required employment data.
• Prepare and maintain onboarding and separation documentation, keeping employee files complete, current, and compliant.
• Track vacation and sick leave eligibility and ensure employee attendance records are accurately maintained.
• Support HR administration by explaining workplace policies, assisting with benefits enrollment and questions, and responding to employee inquiries about pay, eligibility, and related matters.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation and unemployment documentation, communicate with insurance carriers or agencies, and maintain accurate records for compliance reporting.
• Maintain employee data within payroll and HR systems, including setup details, benefit classifications, and payroll compliance information, while keeping the work area organized and well maintained.

Requirements

• Prior experience in payroll, full-cycle payroll processing, or payroll administration within an office environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with the ability to manage administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities without sacrificing accuracy.
• Comfort learning new software systems quickly, including payroll platforms such as Paycom.
• Sound judgment, personal accountability, and the ability to work with confidential employee and company information.
• Knowledge of HR administration practices, payroll procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Ability to stay composed under pressure and meet deadlines in a busy, team-oriented workplace.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.