Payroll Specialist

Blanchard Machinery Company - Cayce, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Cayce, SC

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Payroll Specialist will assist in processing and reviewing bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls under the guidance of the Payroll Manager, ensuring smooth payroll operations at Blanchard Machinery Company. This role is integral to maintaining payroll accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations while contributing to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission, and values of BMC.
• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promoting and championing a safe and healthy work environment.
• Ensures the accuracy of payroll, payroll tax filings, and payroll general ledger interface.
• Administers all company benefits plans and employee programs in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintains and reviews employee information in ADP and DBS systems.
• Reviews ADP and DBS input and payroll reports bi-weekly to verify correct posting of hours worked and adjusts payroll as necessary.
• Collaborates with other departments to provide data for various reports.
• Balances all payroll and benefits accounts at month-end.
• Reconciles the payroll clearing general ledger account monthly.
• Transmits bi-weekly payroll data to the ADP Service Center and reviews resulting documentation, including the payroll register, GL interface, and payroll tax reporting.
• Assists with verification of employment requests.
• Assists with data entry of federal and state tax levy notices.
• Assists with data entry for status change forms.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or Certificate with a minimum of 5 years of experience required.
• Proficiency in ADP payroll systems, including payroll processing, tax regulations, and compliance required.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel.
• Analytical with a strong attention to details.
• Knowledge of South Carolina payroll laws.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and accomplish tasks with strong attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MUST maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Profit sharing
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Uniforms
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies
• Opportunities for advancement