KEEL · 3 hours ago
Payroll Specialist
Goose Creek, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expKeel is a company seeking a Payroll Specialist who provides critical administrative and technical support for payroll operations. The role involves accurate timekeeping, payroll processing, and ensuring compliance with regulations while assisting with HR activities.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Prepare, maintain, and process payroll for all employees accurately and on time
Balance payroll runs, ensuring correct calculation of wages, deductions, and taxes
Produce federal, state, and local tax payments and quarterly payroll reports
Process and monitor garnishment orders and other payroll-impacting items
Audit timekeeping and payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies
Maintain and update personnel and payroll databases
Prepare payroll-related journal entries and assist with period-end reporting
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues and resolve discrepancies promptly
Support budgetary operations as they relate to payroll expenses
Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and employee data updates
Maintain employee files and HR/People Team records in compliance with company standards
Support general HR administrative tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Knowledge of payroll and timekeeping systems
Understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll procedures
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines accurately
Excellent communication skills and ability to support employees at all levels
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with Payroll, Finance, and HR/People Team
Experienced with MS Excel functions
Preferred
Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or HR-related field
3–5 years of payroll or related experience
Payroll certification (CPP, FPC, or equivalent) is a plus
Experience with IFS, Paylocity
Company
KEEL
Keel specializes in high-end defense manufacturing across naval, land, and space applications.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Klein
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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