Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll SpecialistWe are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join a service-focused organization in Memphis, Tennessee. In this role, you will oversee complex payroll activities with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and responsive internal support. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of full-cycle, multi-state payroll and can confidently manage exceptions, audits, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:Manage assigned weekly and semi-monthly payrolls from initial data review through final approval, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.Conduct detailed audits and reconciliations involving time records, pay components, deductions, taxes, commissions, and payroll balancing totals before and after processing.Investigate complicated payroll issues, determine appropriate corrections, and escalate high-risk concerns when needed to protect compliance and accuracy.Handle non-routine payroll transactions such as off-cycle payments, manual checks, reversals, voids, overpayment recovery, final pay, and other special payment situations.Serve as a trusted resource for employees and internal partners by providing clear payroll guidance while safeguarding sensitive information.Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations, along with company policies and approval standards, to resolve complex pay scenarios.Support team effectiveness by assisting less experienced payroll staff with troubleshooting, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day guidance.Contribute to payroll accounting and compliance activities by preparing reconciliations, assisting with tax and garnishment matters, and supporting quarter-end and year-end tasks.Identify patterns in payroll errors or service issues and recommend practical enhancements to workflows, controls, reporting, training, or system setup.Participate in payroll-related projects, including testing and integration efforts, while documenting outcomes, risks, and required follow-up actions.