Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

Payroll Specialist
Goodlettsville, TN / Hybrid – 2 Days in, 3 Days Remote
$24.00 - $31.00 per hour
Human Resources, Payroll & Professional Services

About the Opportunity - Payroll Specialist

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a collaborative and employee-focused team. This is an excellent opportunity for payroll professionals who enjoy solving problems, working with people, and making a direct impact on the employee experience. Offering a flexible hybrid work schedule, a supportive team environment, and opportunities to expand your payroll expertise, this role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career with a stable and well-established organization.

Key Responsibilities - Payroll Specialist

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• Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies.
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• Manage complex payroll calculations, including retroactive pay, vacation payouts, leave of absence pay, prorated salaries, supplemental payments, and benefit arrears.
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• Review, reconcile, and validate payroll data to ensure accuracy before and after payroll processing.
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• Monitor employee timekeeping records and partner with managers to ensure timely approvals and submissions.
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• Coordinate payroll-related employee status changes, including new hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
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• Maintain payroll tax records and ensure employee tax setup information remains accurate and compliant.
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• Track paid time off balances, process wage garnishments, and manage off-cycle payroll requests.
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• Support quarterly reporting, year-end payroll activities, and W-2 preparation.
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• Serve as a trusted resource for employee payroll questions, delivering exceptional customer service and timely issue resolution.
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• Partner closely with HR, Accounting, and Finance teams to improve processes, ensure accuracy, and support organizational goals.
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Qualifications - Payroll Specialist

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• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field preferred.
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• Experience processing payroll with a strong understanding of payroll regulations, payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and multi-state payroll practices.
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and payroll/HRIS platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Kronos, or similar systems.
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• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy when handling sensitive and confidential information.
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• Excellent communication, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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• Ability to analyze payroll discrepancies, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions.
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• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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• Flexibility to work additional hours when necessary during payroll cycles, quarter-end, and year-end processing.
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• Valid driver's license, proof of automobile insurance, and reliable transportation preferred.
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• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and delivering high-quality payroll support.
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Why Candidates Are Excited About This Opportunity

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• Hybrid work schedule with 3 remote days each week
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• Opportunity to work cross-functionally with HR, Accounting, and Finance leaders
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• Stable role with high visibility and impact across the growing organization
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• Collaborative and supportive team environment
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• Chance to expand payroll expertise and contribute to process improvements
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