Payroll Specialist

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Job ID: 52795
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Contract
Last Updated: 0 days ago

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We are seeking a  temporary Payroll Specialist to support their team during an employee leave in Columbia, SC.  The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in payroll and will be proficient with Microsoft Excel.

 

Job Description: 

  • Establishes, maintains and updates employee payroll records
  • Receives, reviews for accuracy and completeness, and enters employee timesheets into payroll system
  • Enter and manage employee wage garnishments with accuracy and confidentiality
  • Provide backup support for retirement processing functions
  • Assist with employment verification requests
  • Prepares and issues payroll and supplemental checks
  • Balances weekly payroll; reconciles payroll to the general ledger
  • Processes payroll deductions
  • Prepares direct bank deposits
  • Prepares payroll tax payments, retirement payments and insurance payments
  • Prepares weekly payroll reports 
  • Computes all mass payroll adjustments 
  • Coordinates payroll activities with those of other divisions and departments

 

 

Qualifications:

  • 2 – 3 years of payroll experience required
  • Workday experience a plus
  • Experience with Excel required

 

Compensation & Additional Information:

  • $22 hourly 
  • 3-6 month Assignment 
  • FGP offers contract employees benefits including minimum essential coverage insurance, a fixed indemnity plan and a 401k retirement plan once eligibility requirements are met