<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>Utilizing State HR regulations and SCEIS processes, reviews, and keys separation actions for assigned districts, and ensures no overpayment of wages. In addition, ensures all leave and work hours have been properly resolved, and annual and compensatory time is accurately paid out. Ensures accurate and timely separation before payroll closes for the relevant pay period.</p> <p>Reviews hire action keying for accuracy of record. Creates and maintains banking and tax (Federal and State W-4) information for new hires and current employees.</p> <p>Researches, analyzes, and calculates employee gross earnings and retirement contributions. Reconciles final quarterly retirement wages for employees retiring and separated employees withdrawing their contributions.</p> <p>Answers general payroll-related questions from employees, supervisors, and general pubic via telephone and face to face inquires. Responds to and finalizes employment verifications (salary). Assists with distribution of W-2 forms. Conducts new employee orientation.</p> <p>On a semi-monthly basis, loads semi-monthly work hours into Entire Connect (legacy system). Reconciles data in Entire Connect, SCEIS's Labor Distribution Report, and the Agency's federal billing data stored in IT and Finance's Accounts Payable Office. Performs other related duties as assigned.</p> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>A bachelor's degree and six (6) months of relevant experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.</p> <p>The physical demands for the essential functions includes sitting or standing at a desk for an extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside normal business hours.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.</p>