Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Pure Fishing is the world's largest fishing tackle company, with a portfolio of iconic brands that includes Abu Garcia®, Berkley®, PENN®, Shakespeare®, Ugly Stik®, Plano®, and many more. We're passionate about delivering high quality products for every kind of angler—from weekend hobbyists to tournament pros.

Join Our Team as a Payroll Specialist at Pure Fishing!

Are you ready to reel in a great career opportunity? At Pure Fishing, we're passionate about crafting the best fishing gear and outdoor products—and we need a skilled Payroll Specialist like YOU to help ensure our employees are paid accurately and on time across the U.S. and Canada!

What will you do?

• Process full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple U.S. states and Canada using Dayforce
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and provincial payroll laws and tax regulations
• Maintain and audit payroll data, including wages, deductions, and benefits
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve issues proactively
• Partner closely with HR on employee changes (hires, terminations, compensation updates)
• Support payroll tax filings, reporting, and year-end processes (W-2s, T4s, etc.)
• Validate and manage timekeeping data within Dayforce
• Serve as a go-to resource for payroll-related questions across multiple jurisdictions
• Assist with audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation
• Process wage garnishments, child support orders and levies
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and optimize system usage

What makes you a great catch?

• Experience managing payroll in a multi-state environment
• Exposure to or experience with Canadian payroll
• Hands-on experience with Dayforce payroll system
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and tax regulations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and solve problems effectively
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Hybrid work schedule (Tues-Thurs in office)
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable, team-oriented onsite work environment in Columbia, SC
• Opportunity to work in a complex, high-impact payroll role
• Career growth and development opportunities

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll
• Dayforce experience preferred
• Canadian payroll experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality

If you're ready to join a company that's casting out big opportunities, we'd love to have you on our team. Let's work together to bring the best fishing products to anglers around the world!