Civilian Payroll Specialist

The Oryza Group, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options (including F

Dental and vision insurance

401(k)/retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development

Job summary

The Oryza Group, LLC is seeking a Civilian Payroll Specialist to support USARCENT civilian payroll and time-and-attendance actions from Shaw AFB, SC. The role requires handling case intake, validation, transactions, and audit-ready records in a government environment.

Responsibilities include reviewing pay actions, coordinating in government systems, reconciling data, and addressing discrepancies while maintaining customer communication. On-site work, security clearance will be required.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of federal civilian payroll, time-and-attendance, or related payroll-administration experience.
• Experience researching pay discrepancies, reconciling records, and protecting PII.
• Familiarity with DFAS civilian pay processes and Government payroll/timekeeping systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and solid customer communication skills; able to meet recurring cutoffs and suspenses.
• Payroll, accounting, or HR education/certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review civilian pay and timekeeping actions for completeness, accuracy, and proper authorization.
• Process or coordinate authorized actions in Government systems and track items to completion.
• Reconcile payroll, time, leave, and related data and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide status and guidance to customers within authority.
• Apply independent review to high-impact pay actions and maintain supporting evidence.
• Track recurring errors and suggest process or training improvements.

Skills

Payroll experience

Discrepancy research

PII protection

Attention to detail

Customer communication

Education

Payroll/Accounting education

HR certification (preferred)

Job description

Civilian Payroll Specialist - USARCENT G1CONTINGENT

Location: Shaw AFB, South Carolina - on-site

Employment: Full-time | 1 anticipated position | Anticipated 12-month period of performance, subject to contract award, funding, option exercise, and Government requirements.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0800-1630, with a 30-minute unpaid meal period; alternate schedules require approval.

Clearance: Secret clearance is required for this position. The Government recommends that the required Secret clearance be active at the time of hire. Final clearance and access requirements are subject to the awarded contract and applicable Government requirements.

Position Summary

Support USARCENT civilian payroll and time-and-attendance actions through accurate case intake, source-document validation, transaction support, reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, and audit-ready recordkeeping.

Key Responsibilities

• Review civilian pay and timekeeping actions for completeness, accuracy, proper authorization, and required supporting documentation.
• Process or coordinate authorized actions in Government systems and track each item through completion.
• Reconcile payroll, time, leave, and related data and research discrepancies using authoritative records.
• Provide status and guidance to supported customers without exceeding contractor authority.
• Apply independent review to high-impact pay actions and maintain evidence supporting completed transactions.
• Track recurring errors and recommend process or training improvements.

Contract Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a Secret security clearance as required by the PWS. The Government recommends that the required Secret clearance be active at the time of hire.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card, installation access, and required Government system/network access; performance cannot begin while required access is pending.
• Must possess English-language proficiency sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position, prepare required reports and deliverables, and communicate effectively with Government and contractor personnel. Must comply with applicable workplace and installation conduct requirements.
• Must use Government-furnished equipment and authorized systems for performance; unauthorized personal devices or removable media are prohibited on Government networks.
• Must complete required security, cyber/IA, OPSEC, antiterrorism, iWATCH, and local training. Possible CONUS or OCONUS travel may be designated after award.

Candidate Qualifications

• Three or more years of federal civilian payroll, time-and-attendance, or closely related payroll-administration experience.
• Demonstrated experience researching pay discrepancies, reconciling records, and protecting personally identifiable information (PII).
• Familiarity with DFAS-supported civilian pay processes and applicable Government payroll/timekeeping systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, customer communication, and ability to meet recurring cutoffs and suspenses.
• Relevant payroll, accounting, or human-resources education or certification is preferred but is not stated as a Government requirement.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options, including FSA-enabled and HSA-enabled plan options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored and voluntary insurance options that may include Basic Life, voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) and 401(a) benefits where applicable, subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.
• Paid time off, sick leave if applicable, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, professional development, and employee recognition programs, in accordance with applicable company policy.
• Benefits, eligibility, coverage, employer contributions or credits, employee costs, and plan terms are governed by the applicable plan documents, benefit elections, payroll setup, contract requirements, company policies, and applicable law. This posting is informational only and does not guarantee specific benefit offerings or contribution levels.

Conditions of Employment

• All positions are contingent upon contract award, Government funding, final labor-category requirements, successful completion of company screening, and verification of security eligibility or clearance requirements applicable to the position.
• All work is anticipated to be performed on-site at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, using Government-furnished equipment and approved systems.
• The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 0800-1630, with a 30-minute unpaid meal period. Alternate schedules require approval.
• Candidate qualifications in this posting may include Oryza-established competitive screening criteria and may be adjusted based on final contract and labor-category requirements.
• The selected candidate must maintain professional conduct, protect classified and sensitive information, complete required training, and comply with installation, security, cyber, and information-handling requirements.

Contingent Position Notice

This position is contingent upon contract award, Government funding, final labor-category requirements, successful completion of applicable company and Government screening requirements, and verification that the selected candidate meets the security-clearance or eligibility requirements applicable to the position. Posting of this position does not constitute a guarantee or promise of employment, compensation, duration of employment, or specific benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity: The Oryza Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.