Recruiter / Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary:

As a Recruiter / Payroll Specialist, you will be the bridge between our organization’s growth and the well-being of our current employees. You will play a vital role in identifying high-caliber talent to join our team while ensuring our workforce is supported through accurate and timely payroll processing. Your work directly impacts our ability to serve the community by maintaining the operational excellence of our human resources functions.

Top Responsibilities:

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Coordinate recruitment plans, manage job postings, screen applicants, and work closely with department heads to identify and hire high-quality candidates.
• Payroll Administration: Ensure accurate payroll records by processing earnings, deductions, and timecards while maintaining strict adherence to payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Onboarding & HR Support: Manage administrative onboarding tasks, facilitate interview scheduling, and serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll and HR processes.

What you bring:

• Experience: Four years of Human Resources and/or Payroll experience is preferred
• Education: An associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and substantial, hands-on experience in recruitment and payroll
• Skill Highlight: Proficiency in data analysis, clear interpersonal communication, and the ability to interpret technical and mathematical information (including percentages, decimals, and statistical formulas)
• Licenses/Certifications: Strong organizational skills, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and a high level of comfort with office technology and HR systems

What We Offer : Our benefits package is designed to provide you and your family with peace of mind and long-term stability .

• Health & Wellness: SC PEBA State Health Plans, Dental Coverage (Basic & Plus Options), Vision Coverage (Full Vision options)
• Retirement & Security: Pension options with SCRS or PORS Enrollment, Life Insurance (Employer-paid basic), Disability options (short and long term)
• Time to Recharge: 13 paid Holidays, Annual Leave (vacation), Sick Leave (accrued monthly)
• Additional Perks: Tax Savings (HSA & FSA accounts for medical/dependent care), Supplemental Plan Options (Cancer, Accident, and Critical Illness), Local business partnerships and discounts.

More information about benefits options can be found at PEBA:

Laurens County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employees of the County of Laurens and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be available to employees or applicants of this position under the ADA/ADAA if given prior notice by the employee or applicant.

The information contained within this document indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed by an employee within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or work required of employees assigned to this position.