External Payroll Operations Specialist – Compliance

WorkSmart Group; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSmart Staffing in Greenville, SC is seeking a Payroll Administrator to own the end-to-end payroll process for external employees, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will reconcile time records, manage new hires, monitor legislation, and collaborate with HR on benefits and W-2s, delivering clear communication and data-driven insights.

This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of FLSA, payroll taxes, and compliance, plus proficiency in Excel and payroll software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll administration experience in staffing or multi-entity environments.
• Working knowledge of payroll software systems and timekeeping platforms.
• Solid understanding of wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for external employees in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and company policies.
• Reconcile time records, verify approvals, set up new hires, and ensure accurate onboarding.
• Audit payroll data regularly to identify gaps and improve accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR on benefits administration and W-2 preparation/distribution.
• Review client invoices based on payroll data and support KPI reporting.

Skills

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Wage and hour laws

Excel

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

WorkSmart Staffing in Greenville, SC is seeking a Payroll Administrator to own the end-to-end payroll process for external employees, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will reconcile time records, manage new hires, monitor legislation, and collaborate with HR on benefits and W-2s, delivering clear communication and data-driven insights.

This role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of FLSA, payroll taxes, and compliance, plus proficiency in Excel and payroll software.