Payroll Lead

Location:

This is a full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday working on-site at 51 Clemson Rd. Columbia SC, in an office environment.

Position Purpose:

Oversees payroll staff duties, implements procedural changes, ensures the accuracy and timeliness of payroll data, and resolves issues within the assigned area

What You'll Do:

• Researches, analyzes and resolves payroll issues. Suggest process improvements and identified potential issues.

• Performs quality control functions, runs/reviews reports to ensure accuracy. Researches and resolves any discrepancies found.

• Leads/guides staff in providing excellent customer service to all customers/employees/former employees/banks/other external agencies. Handles any escalated issues that may arise. Identifies and provides training for staff. May address performance, staffing, and employee issues.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

• Required Education: Bachelor's in a job related field with 24 semester hours of Accounting

• Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience

• Required Work Experience: 3 years of payroll, accounting, finance, or tax experience. 1 year of lead or supervisory experience OR equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above. Can be concurrent.

• Required Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet software. Good judgment skills. Effective organizational, customer service, presentation skills. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in spelling, punctuation, grammar skills. Knowledge of mathematical or statistical concepts. Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. Ability to lead, motivate, and assess performance of staff.

• Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office.

What we prefer you to have:

• Preferred Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of database software

• Preferred Software and Other Tools: Working knowledge of Microsoft Access or other database software

• Preferred Licenses and Certificates: CPP

• Work Environment: Typical office environment. Some travel between office buildings. Some out of town travel.

What We Can Do for You:

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who are the most qualified, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the required qualifications.

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.