I found out how to do this, it was pretty easy on my S5 version 4.4.4 (im not upgrading to lollipop 5 until they work out the bugs)
Since I did the same thing, entered my contacts to "Device" not realizing that it cannot be backed up on Google later, this is what I did:
Tap-contacts, then tap menu (3 dots under the word contacts top right), then tap settings, then tap Contacts,
Then tap import/export, then tap (I know this is counter-intuitive but this is not a typo) tap Export To Device Storage,
Then tap OK to confirm.
Then you should be back at the Settings, tap Import/Export again, this time tap Import FROM Device, then tap Google
You are done.
To Sync with Google, make sure your phone is linked or signed into Google or Google+
To Sync right now to make sure it is working, on the S5, go back to Home, Swipe down from the top to bring down the settings, and look for the Sync button. Swipe the buttons to the left if you don't see it. (You may need to add it, do that by clicking on the top right icon with 3 squares, go to the bottom, and drag the Sync button to the active menu)
Anyway, once you click on the Sync button, log onto your Google account on your computer, go to your contact list, and there they are!
Bonus is you can add a ton of contacts by using your computer, which to me, is way faster than adding using my phone, then you can sync and they will appear on your phone.
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