Payroll Specialist

Location: Columbia, SC

What You'll Do:

Reviews/Reconciles payroll processes and controls. Calculates/verifies pay adjustments, overtime, termination pay, special payments, direct deposits and other deductions.

Reviews reports to verify that data accuracy and make corrections as necessary. Balances and reviews time data submitted through multiple time keeping systems. Runs processes in system and assists with the processing of payroll.

Assists employees/customers with questions regarding their paycheck via various modes of communication.

Required Education:

• Associate's in a job-related field

Degree Equivalency:

• 2 years job related work experience

Required Experience:

• 3 years of payroll experience OR 2 years of relevant work experience that includes accounting, payroll, finance, financial/cash reconciliation and obtained Fundamental Payroll Certification

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Good judgment skills. Attention to details. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in spelling, punctuation, grammar skills. Effective organizational and customer service skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Ability to prioritize and work under deadlines. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

Required Software and Other Tools:

• Microsoft Office

Preferred Software and Other Tools:

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.