Payroll and Employment Specialist (Full Time)

Sea Island Company; Sea Island (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Island Company in Sea Island, GA seeks a Payroll Employment Specialist to join on-site and support payroll processing, employment records, and audits. This entry-level position emphasizes hands-on mentorship in a collaborative environment and offers opportunities to learn the full payroll lifecycle.

You will input payroll changes, stay compliant with regulations, and assist with reporting and transfers, all while upholding confidentiality and integrity in a high-quality candidate and team

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with hands-on mentorship.
• Excellent organizational and data accuracy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and timely for employees.
• Maintain employee records and payroll changes.
• Audit payroll and employment data for compliance with policies and laws.
• Generate payroll reports for audits and management review.
• Assist with internal transfers and payroll-related changes.

Skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Discretion

Communication

Team player

Job description

The Payroll Employment Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, administratively managing job postings, and conducting regular payroll and employment audits. This is an on-site, entry-level role designed for an individual eager to gain hands-on experience and direct mentorship in a collaborative environment while contributing to a high-quality candidate and team member experience. You are detail oriented and able to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast- paced environment. You possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to work accurately and repetitively with detailed, confidential information. You are positive, and self-motivated, with an enthusiastic attitude. You are honest, have the highest integrity and able to handle and manage a high degree of confidential information. You must have patience, empathy, and the ability to mediate team member problems involving multiple variables in changing situations. You can work with a variety of people and personality types and cooperate with co-workers efficiently and effectively.

Reporting to the Payroll and Employment Managers, you maintain employee records, processing payroll changes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. You assist in accurately inputting and processing payroll for employees, ensuring that all compensation and deductions are handled correctly. You process internal employee transfers, ensuring that all changes in payroll are updated promptly and accurately. You conduct audits of payroll and employment records to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements. You stay up to date with local, state, and federal payroll regulations and ensure the company remains compliant. You generate and report on payroll and employment reports and provide necessary data for audits or compliance checks.

You live & share your passion for genuine hospitality in your commitment to our vision, mission, and values. You set the tone by consistently upholding and ensuring compliance with departmental procedures, including standards for quality, timing, attendance, and appearance. You are generous with your support and help resolve any service issues that arise in a timely and positive way, following up as needed. You are proactive in aiding when needed and are willing to help with other areas or duties as requested. You are resourceful and aid in the growth and development of the department and Sea Island as a whole. You follow and ensure all Sea Island safety protocols are consistently met. You maintain situational awareness of your surroundings, keeping an eye on all areas for appropriate staffing, tidiness, and any general maintenance issues, ensuring that all are corrected or reported immediately. You are proactive in helping when needed and are willing to help with other areas or duties as requested. You will support various areas of the Human Resources department and provide on going to support to support the Team Member experience.