Payroll Specialist

Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a power distribution organization in Laurens, South Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across a multi-state workforce while supporting payroll-related financial and compliance activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll, strong analytical ability, and confidence working with payroll systems in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:
• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and bi-weekly pay cycles, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Manage multi-state payroll activities by applying current federal and state wage, tax, and compliance requirements.
• Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, including time records, earnings, deductions, and manual adjustments when needed.
• Maintain payroll records...