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Payroll Specialist

Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting
Charlotte, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026
Compensation: To $21.75/hr.

Job Overview – Payroll Specialist – 34155

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Payroll Specialist to join our client's team. This individual will serve as a key point of contact for field managers and internal teams, providing support across payroll applications, resolving issues, and identifying opportunities to improve processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of tasks, and is passionate about delivering exceptional service.


  • Create and manage work orders, ensuring accurate and thorough documentation to support audit trails and reporting
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for field managers, taking full ownership of inquiries and issue resolution
  • Identify inefficiencies within current operational processes; document workflows and recommend improvements
  • Provide support for incoming calls during high-volume periods in accordance with established service standards
  • Process and respond to emails in a timely and professional manner
  • Process off-cycle payroll checks and complete corrections identified through internal audits
  • Support and troubleshoot payroll-related applications, including SAP, MyCPM, MySTAFF, and MyRequests
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects and provide customer service leadership when needed


Requirements


  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 1 year of customer service experience in a call center or high-volume environment
  • Experience with ticketing or case management systems preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues independently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Payroll processing knowledge preferred
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred


Sherpa Benefits

Sherpa offers benefits to contract employees who meet the following criteria:


  • Must be a full-time employee (30 weekly hours/ 130 hours per month) to be eligible
  • Medical plan offered is BCBSNC Blue Options PPO
  • Premiums will be pre-taxed
  • Sherpa pays a portion of the Employee only premium for medical
  • 90 day waiting period from date of hire
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans


Additional Job Details

Workplace Policy:

Seniority Level: Associate

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About Our Process


  • We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.
  • Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.
  • Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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