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McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC —Columbia, SC
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Richland County Government —Richland County, SC
- $23.92 - $38.24 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
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BABCOCK CENTER INC —West Columbia, SC
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Outlook
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Yellowstone Landscape —Columbia, SC
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Office Manager/Executive Assistant
University of South Carolina —Richland, SC
- $69,913 - $72,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Dean for Finance and Operations
University of South Carolina —Richland, SC
- $120,769 - $187,192 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- 8 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Senior Accountant / Fiscal Analyst - Financial & Budget Manager (Central Office)
State of South Carolina —Lexington County, SC
- $52,100 - $75,000 a year
- Overtime
- Spanish
- English
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Payroll & HR Assistant

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC -
Columbia, SC

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Job Details

Qualifications

Associate's degree

Full Job Description

Join MGC's HR team in Columbia, SC!

MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 22 offices across 12 states.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll & HR Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources and Payroll functions. This role will serve as a backup for payroll processing while also assisting with onboarding, offboarding, employee records management, benefits administration, and general HR administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is dependable, highly confidential, customer-service focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will be based near Columbia, South Carolina. We offer competitive pay and benefits. This position will have flexibility regarding a hybrid/remote schedule.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Payroll Support

Serve as backup support for payroll processing, including data entry, timecard review, and payroll audits
Assist with maintaining accurate employee payroll records
Respond to employee payroll-related questions and assist with issue resolution
Coordinate with payroll vendors or internal accounting teams as needed
Maintain payroll documentation and reports

HR Administration

Assist with onboarding activities, including new hire paperwork, background checks, I-9/E-Verify, HR system setup, and employee file creation
Support offboarding processes, including exit paperwork, benefits & payroll notifications
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
Complete employment verifications
Assist with benefits enrollment, benefit changes, and employee communications
Help organize employee engagement activities and internal communications

General Administrative Support

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information
Assist with gathering data and required documents for audits, reporting, and compliance tracking
Support HR projects and process improvement initiatives
Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred
1–3 years of payroll, HR, administrative, or office support experience preferred
Basic understanding of payroll processes and HR practices
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Additional Benefits:

Comprehensive health insurance
Casual dress code
Mental health support resources
Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values innovation and a supportive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply to McAngus Goudelock & Courie!

RECRUITER NOTICE:

MGC does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. MGC will not pay placement fees for candidates submitted without a signed fee and prior approval from the MGC Recruiting Team.

Experience

Required

1 - 3 years: Payroll experience

Education

Required

Associates or better in Business Administration or related field

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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