Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a temporary Payroll Specialist to support a team during an employee leave in Columbia, SC . The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in payroll and will be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Job Description:

• Establishes, maintains and updates employee payroll records
• Receives, reviews for accuracy and completeness, and enters employee timesheets into payroll system
• Enter and manage employee wage garnishments with accuracy and confidentiality
• Provide backup support for retirement processing functions
• Assist with employment verification requests
• Prepares and issues payroll and supplemental checks
• Balances weekly payroll; reconciles payroll to the general ledger
• Processes payroll deductions
• Prepares direct bank deposits
• Prepares payroll tax payments, retirement payments and insurance payments
• Prepares weekly payroll reports
• Computes all mass payroll adjustments
• Coordinates payroll activities with those of other divisions and departments

Qualifications:

• 2 – 3 years of payroll experience required
• Workday experience a plus
• Experience with Excel required

Compensation & Additional Information:

• $22 hourly
• 3-6 month assignment
• FGP offers contract employees benefits including minimum essential coverage insurance, a fixed indemnity plan and a 401k retirement plan once eligibility requirements are met.