Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Job Description We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support payroll and HR operations for an automotive organization in North Charleston, South Carolina. This Contract to permanent position is ideal for someone who thrives in an office-based environment, manages sensitive information with care, and can balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy. The role will focus on payroll processing, employee record administration, reporting, and day-to-day support related to benefits, compliance, and personnel documentation.

Responsibilities:
• Process payroll information by gathering and validating hours, earnings, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions from time records and related documentation.
• Update employee payroll and personnel records to reflect changes such as compensation adjustments, tax elections, insurance selections, transfers, promotions, and employment status updates.
• Audit payroll calculations and deduction entries for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and maintain complete payroll files and supporting records.
• Prepare manual or requested paycheck distributions and produce recurring reports covering pay activity, taxes, deductions, and earnings summaries.
• Complete onboarding and separation paperwork, maintain employee setup information, and track vacation and sick leave eligibility in company records.
• Support compliance documentation by maintaining employment-related files, preparing annual reporting materials, and assisting with payroll and workforce record accuracy.
• Communicate company policies and procedures to employees, respond to questions about pay, benefits, and eligibility, and provide general administrative support to HR-related processes.
• Assist with benefits administration and workers’ compensation coordination, including enrollment support, claim follow-up, insurance reporting, and responses to government or unemployment inquiries.
• Learn and use internal payroll systems such as Paycom while keeping an organized, efficient workspace and supporting additional administrative duties as needed.• Previous office administration experience, with hands-on involvement in payroll processing or full-cycle payroll activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review payroll data, deductions, and employee records accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and adapt quickly to new processes and software systems.
• Sound judgment and a high level of discretion when handling confidential employee and company information.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, payroll procedures, and applicable federal and local compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to assist employees and respond clearly to internal and external inquiries.
• Ability to stay composed in a fast-paced office setting and consistently meet established deadlines and procedural requirements.