Employment & Payroll Associate (Hiring & Onboarding)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop University is seeking an Employment Associate to support departments by submitting employment and payroll forms to HR and the Payroll Office, and to facilitate personnel actions for permanent, temporary, and student employees.

The role covers recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and reporting duties, ensuring compliance with policies and maintaining accurate personnel records. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of payroll processing principles and practices.
• Familiarity with employment and payroll processes is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Higher education experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Submit employment and payroll forms and documentation to HR and the Payroll Office.
• Coordinate with departments to collect required documentation.
• Initiate epafs for new hires and rehires.
• Ensure compliance with hiring policies and procedures.
• Retain and organize personnel records per governing conventions.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Provide backup support for other Business Center staff.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR documentation

Onboarding support

Communication

Records management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

Banner software

Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

Winthrop University is seeking an Employment Associate to support departments by submitting employment and payroll forms to HR and the Payroll Office, and to facilitate personnel actions for permanent, temporary, and student employees.

The role covers recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and reporting duties, ensuring compliance with policies and maintaining accurate personnel records. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.