Payroll Specialist I
Richland County, SC
Administration Building · posted Sep 16, 2026
What this posting says about education
No degree mentionedchecked Oct 29, 2026
This posting states no education requirement anywhere in its text. We list it because the job title maps to an occupation the federal government says most people enter without a bachelor’s degree.
The posting
- Establishes, maintains, and updates employee payroll records for garnishments.
- Review and enter timekeeper requests
- Review and approve task items within Workday
- Receives, reviews for accuracy and completeness the employee timesheets within the payroll system.
- Prepares and issues payroll and supplemental checks; coordinates with workers compensation pay detail; and processes related forms.
- Processes payment for deferred compensation contributions.
- Review New Hire and Payroll Audit Reports.
- Prepares PEBA installment loans payments.
- Prepares biweekly payroll reports as required.
- Review documentation for leave taken
- Computes all mass payroll adjustments as necessary.
- Back up to Accountant II.
- Coordinates payroll activities with those of other divisions and departments as necessary.
- Receives and responds to routine inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance from County personnel, elected officials, and citizens regarding general financial matters.
- Performs general clerical work as required including: typing reports and correspondence; entering and retrieving computer data; copying and filing documents (hardcopy and electronic); sending and receiving faxes; answering the telephone; preparing and processing mail; etc.
- Attends training, meetings, workshops, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Reproduced from Richland County, SC’s own posting, with formatting simplified and links removed. Read it in full on their site before applying.