Payroll Specialist Job at Robert Half (North Charleston)

Payroll Specialist

Robert Half

Location:
United States , North Charleston

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a non-profit organization in North Charleston, South Carolina on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role supports a high-volume payroll environment serving approximately 1,500 employees across weekly and biweekly pay cycles. The position works closely with the Payroll Manager and plays an important part in maintaining accurate, timely payroll operations within a collaborative accounting team of four professionals.

Job Responsibility:

Process end-to-end payroll for a large employee population, ensuring weekly and biweekly pay runs are completed accurately and on schedule
Administer multi-state payroll activities while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements
Review payroll data for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, time records, and adjustments before final submission
Partner with the Payroll Manager to resolve payroll discrepancies, respond to employee pay-related questions, and support day-to-day payroll operations
Maintain payroll records and prepare reports using payroll systems and Excel to support audits, reconciliations, and internal review needs
Assist with daily pay administration and related payroll processes to ensure employees are paid correctly through available pay options
Coordinate with the accounting team to support payroll-related reconciliations and ensure proper documentation is retained
Contribute to ongoing payroll process improvements and support payroll system-related tasks as needed under department leadership

Requirements:

Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment
Background processing payroll for more than 500 employees, with experience supporting large-scale employee populations preferred
Hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and related compliance requirements
Experience using ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred
Proficiency in Excel for payroll review, reporting, and reconciliation tasks
Ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven setting with strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a small accounting team

Nice to have:

Background processing payroll for more than 500 employees, with experience supporting large-scale employee populations
Experience using ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred

What we offer:

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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