Payroll Co-op

Schaeffler

Co-op position in payroll processing at Schaeffler supporting data entry, compliance, and audits. Engaging with payroll systems and assisting in employee inquiries in a collaborative environment.

Posted 6/6/2026internshipFort Mill • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Payroll Data Entry - Enter and validate employee information, time data, and pay changes in payroll systems.
Audit Support - Assist with pre and post-payroll audits, including 4-eye checks, data accuracy reviews, and documentation collection.
Employee File Maintenance - Help maintain digital and physical payroll records in compliance with retention policies.
Reporting Assistance - Generate basic payroll reports and support month-end or year-end tasks.
Systems Support - Learn and assist with SAP HP, ADP, or other HRIS/payroll platforms.
Compliance Tasks - Support tax, wage, and regulatory requirements through data accuracy and documentation.
Customer Service - Help respond to employee payroll questions with guidance from senior team members.
Process Improvement - Identify opportunities to streamline tasks and improve accuracy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma and currently pursuing a four-year degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, Finance, or another relevant field.
Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, filters, pivot tables preferred).
Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Interest in payroll, HR operations, or data-driven work.
External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

3 vacation days per work term
401k match up to 6%
Company Housing (if required)

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll data entrydata validationaudit supportreport generationMicrosoft ExcelVLOOKUPfilterspivot tablesdata accuracyprocess improvement

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunicationorganizational skillscustomer serviceconfidentialityteam collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitytime managementinterpersonal skills