Payroll Specialist

Pure Fishing•Columbia, SC

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Process full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple U.S. states and Canada using Dayforce. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and provincial payroll laws and tax regulations. Maintain and audit payroll data, including wages, deductions, and benefits. Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve issues proactively. Partner closely with HR on employee changes (hires, terminations, compensation updates). Support payroll tax filings, reporting, and year-end processes (W-2s, T4s, etc.). Validate and manage timekeeping data within Dayforce. Serve as a go-to resource for payroll-related questions across multiple jurisdictions. Assist with audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation. Process wage garnishments, child support orders and levies. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and optimize system usage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll
Dayforce experience preferred
Canadian payroll experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Experience managing payroll in a multi-state environment
Exposure to or experience with Canadian payroll
Hands-on experience with Dayforce payroll system
Strong understanding of payroll compliance and tax regulations
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and solve problems effectively
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

Process full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple U.S. states and Canada using Dayforce
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and provincial payroll laws and tax regulations
Maintain and audit payroll data, including wages, deductions, and benefits
Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve issues proactively
Partner closely with HR on employee changes (hires, terminations, compensation updates)
Support payroll tax filings, reporting, and year-end processes (W-2s, T4s, etc.)
Validate and manage timekeeping data within Dayforce
Serve as a go-to resource for payroll-related questions across multiple jurisdictions
Assist with audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation
Process wage garnishments, child support orders and levies
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and optimize system usage