Payroll Specialist - Blythewood, SC

Payroll Specialist Blythewood, SC | Hybrid (3 days onsite) $85,000-$90,000 + 5% bonus We're supporting a US-based industrial business in the search for a Payroll Specialist. Reporting into the Financial Controller, this role sits between high performing and collaborative HR and finance functions. This is a hands-on, accountability-heavy role in a business with a complex pay environment and a high-performing sales population. The Role You'll own end-to-end payroll for a ~320-employee population, with a heavy emphasis on variable compensation, commissions, and incentives . Key responsibilities include: Full ownership of bi-weekly payroll , including ~70 hourly employees paid in arrears Managing payroll data flow from ADP Payroll Services into downstream systems Reviewing, validating, and correcting payroll data where system translations fall short Supporting sales incentive plans, commissions, and bonus calculations Resolving historical issues around SIP earnings, missed increases, and pay accuracy Partnering closely with compliance, finance, and customer service stakeholders Overseeing travel & expense processes (Concur, corporate cards, reimbursements) Supporting GL coordination and backup processes (manual checks when required) Systems Environment ADP Payroll Services (timesheets, I-9s, payroll processing) JD Edwards (E1) Concur (T&E) Wells Fargo (corporate cards, payments) What They're Looking For Proven payroll ownership experience in a multi-pay type environment Strong exposure to sales commissions, variable pay, and incentive plans Detail-driven mindset with the confidence to challenge data and ensure accuracy Comfortable operating as the go-to payroll authority Strong customer service instincts - payroll issues get resolved, not escalated If you are interested in learning more please apply or email maxhorton@oakleafpartnership.com for more details. Desired Skills and Experience Payroll Analyst Blythewood, SC | Hybrid (3 days onsite) $85,000-$90,000 + 5% bonus We're supporting a US-based industrial business in the search for a Payroll Specialist. Reporting into the Financial Controller, this role sits between high performing and collaborative HR and finance functions. This is a hands-on, accountability-heavy role in a business with a complex pay environment and a high-performing sales population.