Payroll Specialist

SOI is one of the nation’s leading Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs). With clients in all 50 states representing more than $2 billion in annual payroll, and having been in business on a national basis since 1990, SOI is one of the largest and most tenured PEOs in the country. SOI delivers state of the art human resources and risk management solutions to our clients, along with “best of breed" partners that small and medium-sized businesses may not be able to access on their own. SOI seeks to become a trusted member of our clients’ strategic teams, aligning our services to help our clients fulfill their visions.  SOI is currently seeking an experienced PAYROLL SPECIALIST up to the challenges of a rapid growth company. Our Corporate Office is located in the Fort Mill-Indian Land, SC area which is in close proximity to Charlotte, North Carolina.  SOI provides a generous and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more. No relocation available. All offers will be contingent upon a successful background and drug screen. SOI is an equal opportunity employer.

Our PAYROLL SPECIALIST is responsible for:

• Gathering and inputting all required information from internal and client resources to ensure the payroll is set-up and processed correctly and in a timely manner 

• Communicating with clients on an on-going basis during set up to ensure understanding of client specific needs, as well as provide training to client contact on SOI’s processes, reports available, reporting deadlines, etc 

• Preparing Weekly, Semi-Monthly, Biweekly and/or Monthly payrolls as required 

• Maintaining all associated files to ensure employee paperwork is accurate and timely and client information sheet is current 

• Establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship with clients and co-workers to promote a quality of service image

• Following established guidelines, processes and procedures

• Researching and understanding assigned training topics and presenting in a professional manner 

• Performing special projects as requested from supervisors 

• Auditing all payrolls for 100% accuracy

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, team members and clients
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• 10-key, MS Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, Word