Payroll & HR Coordinator — Detail-Driven & Impactful

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

15 days vacation per year

15 days sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred compensation programs

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a payroll-focused professional to join the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). The role emphasizes payroll processing, time and leave, and benefits administration within the Office of Human Resources.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with relevant HR experience and offers comprehensive state employee benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience.
• A combination of education, relevant training, and/or experience may be considered in substitution for the bachelor's degree upon approval by Human Resources.
• A bachelor’s degree and prior experience in HR including payroll processing, SCEIS data entry, and/or benefits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and specialized professional and administrative duties for the Office of Human Resources, with emphasis on payroll and time and leave.
• Review and process actions and documentation related to payroll and funding for positions.
• Review and audit payroll transactions and research payroll errors.
• Update records for exemptions, insurance, savings, deductions, and transfers.
• Assist with researching and providing information related to payroll-related inquiries.
• Assist with preparing various payroll reports.
• Maintain and retain documentation for payroll transactions and related duties in appropriate systems and assist with auditing.
• Serve as the point of contact to complete employment verifications, loan forgiveness documents, and wage levy requests.
• Perform other HR functions, such as assisting with annual processes, FMLA, workers’ compensation, benefits, and supporting other Administration team members.

Skills

Payroll processing

SCEIS data entry

Benefits administration

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a payroll-focused professional to join the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). The role emphasizes payroll processing, time and leave, and benefits administration within the Office of Human Resources.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with relevant HR experience and offers comprehensive state employee benefits and a collaborative work environment.