Civilian Payroll Specialist

Sawdey Solution Services; Oakland (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Sawdey Solution Services seeks a civilian pay and personnel administrator to support the USARCENT G1 at Shaw AFB, South Carolina. You will maintain accurate time, attendance, and payroll records and advise supervisors on pay entitlements.

The role requires a minimum of three years' DoD civilian payroll experience, proficiency with ATAAPS, familiarity with DCPDS and DFAS processes, and a Secret clearance. On-site work and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of DoD civilian payroll, timekeeping, or pay administration experience.
• Proficiency with ATAAPS and familiarity with DCPDS and DFAS civilian pay processes.
• Prefer experience with Army CPAC, G1, or DFAS civilian pay experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve civilian pay discrepancies with DFAS and CPAC.
• Advise supervisors on pay entitlements, premium pay, overtime, and OCONUS entitlements.
• Maintain civilian payroll records, audit trails, and documentation per AR policies.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc civilian pay reports and metrics for G1 leadership.
• Support civilian personnel actions affecting pay and processing.
• Safeguard PII and CUI per DoD DFARS and NIST requirements.

Skills

ATAAPS proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Timekeeping/payroll administration

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree minimum

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or HR preferred

Tools

ATAAPS

Microsoft Office

DCPDS

DFAS portals

Job description

Pay Rate

The annual base salary range for this position is TBD. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. At Sawdey Solution Services, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We will consider several factors when extending an offer to an applicant. These factors include (but are not limited to) the position, associated responsibilities, work experience, education, related training, and related skills.

Position Location:

Shaw AFB, South Carolina (On-Site).

Telework/Work-from-Home Authorized:

No

About The Role

This position provides civilian pay and personnel administration support to the USARCENT G1, maintaining accurate time, attendance, and payroll records and resolving civilian pay issues with DFAS and the servicing CPAC. The incumbent advises supervisors and employees on pay entitlements and ensures the integrity and safeguarding of civilian payroll data.

Additional Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Research and resolve civilian pay discrepancies, debts, and entitlement issues in coordination with DFAS and the servicing CPAC.
• Advise supervisors and employees on pay entitlements, premium pay, overtime, compensatory time, and OCONUS entitlements.
• Maintain civilian payroll records, audit trails, and supporting documentation IAW AR 254002 and applicable records management policy.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc civilian pay reports, reconciliations, and metrics for G1 leadership.
• Support civilian personnel actions, in processing, and out processing as they affect pay.
• Safeguard PII and CUI IAW DFARS 252.2047012, NIST SP 800171, and PWS 1.9.5.9.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of DoD civilian payroll, timekeeping, or pay administration experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ATAAPS and familiarity with DCPDS and DFAS civilian pay processes.
• Prefer prior Army CPAC, G1, or DFAS civilian pay experience.
• Prefer knowledge of OCONUS civilian entitlements (LQA, post allowance, danger pay).
• Prefer experience supporting an ASCC or theater level headquarters.

Education Requirements

• Associate's degree minimum. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Human Resources preferred. Four (4) additional years of directly relevant experience may substitute for the degree.

Certificate, License, And Registration Requirements

• Must complete DoD IA awareness training and register in ATCTS during the first month; AT Level I and iWATCH within 30 calendar days.

Other Required Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Secret Clearance

US Citizenship Requirements

This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.

Benefits At Sawdey Solution Services

At Sawdey Solution Services, we offer an extensive benefits package. Our employee-focused benefits for full-time employees include:

• Vibrant Company Culture: Become an integral part of our positive, encouraging, and uplifting team culture; we are all on this mission together!
• Healthy Work-Life Balance: We place a strong emphasis on work-life balance; we don't just talk the talk' in terms of work-life balance, we walk the walk'! We not only support, but highly encourage, prioritizing your health and well-being.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive rates with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for you, your spouse, and your dependents.
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Dependent-care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Federal Holiday Observance.
• Immediately vested 401 (k) with employer matching.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Referral program with compensated referrals!
• Additional benefits offered.
• Grow With Us: We offer a paid Training and Tuition reimbursement program to help you advance and excel in your career. We prioritize internal promotions and success.