Payroll Specialist

Capital Waste Services - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbia, SC

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll for multi-state locations and maintaining personnel records in compliance with state and federal regulations. This role is essential in supporting the HR department and ensuring positive employee relations while managing various payroll and benefits programs.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for multi-state locations.
• Maintain all confidential personnel and payroll records to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Keep abreast of FLSA laws and payroll laws related to multi-state payroll processing.
• Assist with the Human Relations function to promote positive employee morale.
• Maintain HRIS with current employee data and run reports as needed.
• Compute and approve payments for assigned programs and maintain records of benefits payments.
• Assist employees with questions about their benefit packages and insurance claims.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Coordinate actions required to activate benefits programs for employees.
• Administer specific benefit programs such as disability and retirement plans.
• Assist in company audits by preparing HR documents for review.
• Conduct special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of professional related experience in human resources and payroll.
• Previous payroll processing experience is a must.
• Web-based payroll software experience required; Paylocity is a plus.
• Knowledge of garnishments/deductions required.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel proficiency.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous multi-state experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance