Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs in South Carolina

Senior Payroll Specialist jobs in South Carolina are open across Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston and other South Carolina metros, with employers like ALG Senior, LPL Financial, and Truist hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles467+
Top employerALG Senior
Top cityGreenville, SC
Cities hiring66
Work type86% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Ensemble Health Partners
Sr Specialist, Patient Access
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Ensemble Health Partners
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Sr Specialist, Patient Access
Ensemble Health Partners
Summerville, South Carolina
On-Site
None

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Fluor Corp.
Vector Control Specialist, Senior I
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Vector Control Specialist, Senior I
Fluor Corp.
Greenville, South Carolina
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Fastly
Senior Recruiting Specialist
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Fastly
Added 2w ago
Senior Recruiting Specialist
Fastly
Charleston, South Carolina
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Administrative & Office Support
$66k - $79k/yr
Remote (US)
None

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First American
Sr. Collections Specialist
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First American
Added 1w ago
Sr. Collections Specialist
First American
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Customer Service & Support
Finance
Accounting
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Ogletree Deakins
Sr. Billing Specialist
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Ogletree Deakins
Added 3w ago
Sr. Billing Specialist
Ogletree Deakins
Greenville, South Carolina
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Tax
Audit
$53k - $94k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs by City in South Carolina

Where South Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Greenville
98 jobs
Columbia
71 jobs
Charleston
44 jobs
Fort Mill
39 jobs
Spartanburg
17 jobs
Mount Pleasant
12 jobs
Myrtle Beach
12 jobs
North Charleston
11 jobs
Sumter
11 jobs

Senior Payroll Specialist Job Market in South Carolina

A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • ALG Senior
    ALG Senior17
  • LPL Financial
    LPL Financial13
  • Truist
    Truist13
  • American Eagle Outfitters
    American Eagle Outfitters12
  • Fluor
    Fluor12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services95
  • Construction & Real Estate55
  • Manufacturing52
  • Healthcare & Medical Services45
  • Banking & Financial Services41

What South Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior payroll specialist jobs across South Carolina.

  • 3-5 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience in a mid-to-large organization
  • Proficiency in at least one major HRIS or payroll platform such as Workday, ADP, or Ceridian
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and filing requirements
  • Experience processing multi-state payroll and managing tax withholding across jurisdictions
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred or required
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and reconciliation-focused formulas

Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How many senior payroll specialist jobs are there in South Carolina?

There are 467+ senior payroll specialist openings in South Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston. New positions post regularly as employers across South Carolina hire.

How much do senior payroll specialists make in South Carolina?

Senior payroll specialists in South Carolina earn a median of about $52,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,180 for the lowest 10% to over $77,660 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which South Carolina cities have the most senior payroll specialist jobs?

Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston have the most senior payroll specialist openings in South Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire senior payroll specialists in South Carolina?

Employers hiring senior payroll specialists in South Carolina include ALG Senior, LPL Financial, and Truist, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote senior payroll specialist jobs in South Carolina?

Yes. About 14% of senior payroll specialist openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Carolina metros.

How do I apply for senior payroll specialist jobs in South Carolina?

You can apply to senior payroll specialist jobs in South Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.

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