Senior Higher-Ed Payroll Specialist & Compliance Lead

Coastal Carolina University; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, invites applications for a full-time Payroll Coordinator in the Office of Payroll. The role handles semi-monthly and biweekly payrolls, manages time entry and approvals, and supports payroll policy compliance and reporting.

Required is a high school diploma or GED with related accounting/finance experience; preferred are higher education payroll experience and familiarity with payroll system upgrades, Excel proficiency, and discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with accounting/finance experience.
• Experience in higher education payroll preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for exempt employees with prorations.
• Process and oversee biweekly payroll for non-exempt and student employees, including overtime.
• Manage time entry, approvals, and overtime calculations for compliance with regulations.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, IRS limits, ACA, PEBA, and garnishments.
• Serve as the primary payroll contact for faculty, staff, students, and external parties.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Excel proficiency

Payroll regulations

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, invites applications for a full-time Payroll Coordinator in the Office of Payroll. The role handles semi-monthly and biweekly payrolls, manages time entry and approvals, and supports payroll policy compliance and reporting.

Required is a high school diploma or GED with related accounting/finance experience; preferred are higher education payroll experience and familiarity with payroll system upgrades, Excel proficiency, and discretion.