Payroll Specialist

World Finance • Greenville, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist serves as the internal customer service first point of contact for Payroll. This role involves processing and administering payroll, maintaining strong communication with team members and management, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of HR-related forms and new hire paperwork. The specialist will also be responsible for maintaining team member files, researching and resolving payroll and HR issues, and administering FMLA.

Requirements

• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization by telephone, in person and through other outlets.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must be able to learn other applications quickly, including in-house applications.
• Must be detail oriented and able to catch errors before they go out.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Must be able to demonstrate dependability and initiative.
• Must have good command of the English language, both oral and written.
• High School Diploma required.
• Two or more years of experience in a corporate environment.

Nice To Haves

• College degree is a plus.
• Experience in Human Resources is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Processes and administers payroll.
• Maintains good communications and relations with Team Members within designated Team Member group.
• Coordinates with Branch and/or Supervisory Management to see that appropriate forms (insurance, promotion, termination, etc.) are completed as needed, processed and filed for designated Team member group.
• Inspects all new hire paperwork for designated responsibility area and makes sure it is complete before approving for scanning purposes.
• Responsible for scanning and maintaining complete Team Member files.
• Maintains excellent communications and relations with Branch and Supervisory Management within designated Team Member group.
• Researches and deals with payroll and HR issues within designated Team Member group.
• Ensures that FMLA is administered promptly and correctly with the designated Team Member group.
• Responds to Team Member issues either through resolution or through referring them to the appropriate person or area for resolution.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• Will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED