Payroll Specialist

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Job ID: 53421
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 a team during an employee leave in Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in payroll and will be proficient in 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.