Payroll Support Specialist III

RPMGlobal; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

The MIL Corporation in Charleston, SC is seeking a Payroll Support Specialist III to support the Office of Global Compensation within the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of the CGFS.

This on-site role processes payroll, analyzes and audits time, pay, deductions, and benefits for Foreign Service, Civil Service, and Locally Employed staff across 180 countries and 140 currencies. The position requires 6+ years of experience with strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional work experience.
• Experience with complex financial management systems preferred.
• Familiarity with DoS financial/compensation systems preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented and able to work effectively in a group.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process, research, analyze, and verify specialized payroll actions.
• Calculate and process Time and Attendance (T&A) in proprietary systems.
• Process pay, leave, tax, benefit, and deduction transactions by account/country code.
• Verify personnel actions and contracts; coordinate corrections with posts.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay and payroll matters.
• Audit, analyze, and reconcile payroll reports and accounts; handle retroactive adjustments.
• Perform manual pay calculations when automation falls short.
• Resolve erroneous payments and T&A rejects; support multiple teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

High-volume workload

Payroll processing

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GFACS

GEMS

Report.web

Employee Express

DIS

Job description

The MIL Corporation is seeking a Payroll Support Specialist III to support the Office of Global Compensation within the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS) in Charleston, SC. The Payroll Support Specialist will assist with payroll processing, analysis, auditing, and monitoring activities within the American Pay Processing division. This role supports compensation services provided to U.S. Foreign Service, Civil Service, and Locally Employed staff working in over 180 countries and 140 currencies.

This is an on-site position working Monday through Friday, following an 8-hour shift scheduled between 6:15 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Core hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Schedule is subject to change based on company or contract requirements. A non-compensated lunch period of 30, 45, or 60 minutes is required.

Responsibilities

Process, research, analyze, and verify specialized payroll actions.

Calculate and process Time and Attendance (T&A) in proprietary financial systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Process pay, leave, tax, benefit, and deduction transactions for assigned accounts by organization or country code.

Verify personnel actions and personal service contracts submitted by overseas posts; coordinate corrections with post personnel offices.

Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, leave, and related payroll matters.

Audit, analyze, and reconcile payroll reports and accounts, including retroactive and corrective adjustments.

Perform manual pay calculations when automated systems cannot process required adjustments.

Research and resolve erroneous payments; clear domestic and overseas T&A rejects.

Support one or more of the following teams: Common, Benefits/Entry on Duty, Alliances, Leave, Separations, Remaining Deductions/Additional Entitlements.

Travel

This position does not generally require travel. Limited or situational travel may occur based on operational needs.

Required Qualifications

6+ years of professional work experience

Experience supporting complex financial management systems is preferred.

Familiarity with Department of State financial or compensation systems is preferred.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Ability to manage a high-volume workload under deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in payroll, accounting, or compensation processing.

Knowledge of federal payroll regulations and procedures.

Experience with systems such as GFACS, GEMS, Report.web, Employee Express, or DIS.

Prior federal government or Department of State payroll experience.

Education

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Clearance

All applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. The clearance process includes review of financial background factors.

Compensation

The SCA (Service Contract Act) role at The MIL Corporation is subject to the regulations and guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor. As an SCA position, it is classified as a service contract and is subject to specific wage determinations and benefit requirements mandated by the government.

The compensation and benefits for the SCA role at The MIL Corporation will be in accordance with the prevailing wage rates and benefits specified by the Department of Labor for the specific job classification and location. The current rate is $26.02 per hour. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.