Corrections Administrative & Payroll Specialist

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a detail-oriented administrator to manage inmate payroll records and related logs. The role involves updating payroll data, processing employment notifications and deductions, and ensuring medical and dental bills are settled before release or parole.

The position includes backup support to the HR liaison and center business manager, with additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; related work experience may be accepted.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for related work experience.
• Basic training or certification in payroll is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, prepares, and maintains accurate records of inmate payroll.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining administrative logs, records and statistical reports.
• Enters employment notification of inmates, termination of employment, deductions and withdrawals from accounts.
• Ensure inmates' medical/dental bills are satisfied before closing out accounts, prior to release or parole.
• Serves as backup to the human resource liaison and to the center's business manager.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Recordkeeping

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a detail-oriented administrator to manage inmate payroll records and related logs. The role involves updating payroll data, processing employment notifications and deductions, and ensuring medical and dental bills are settled before release or parole.

The position includes backup support to the HR liaison and center business manager, with additional duties as assigned.