Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Location: Franklin, TN
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

This role is responsible for processing high-volume, multi-state payrolls on weekly and biweekly schedules while ensuring accuracy, compliance with internal procedures, and timely payroll completion.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of full-cycle payroll experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage a large employee population in a fast-paced environment. This individual should be approachable, organized, and comfortable communicating with employees and internal teams to resolve payroll-related questions.

Please note: This is a 100% onsite position based in Franklin, Tennessee.

Responsibilities:

• Process high-volume weekly and biweekly payroll using ADP Enterprise, including time entry, data entry, and payroll adjustments.

• Collect, calculate, verify, and import payroll data from timesheets and automated timekeeping systems.

• Maintain employee payroll records, including employment status changes, tax updates, direct deposit elections, paid time off balances, and voluntary deductions.

• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, timekeeping, and related issues in a timely and professional manner.

• Provide guidance and training to employees and field personnel on automated timekeeping systems, including Kronos.

• Maintain accurate payroll documentation and ensure payroll records are properly organized and retained.

• Track outstanding payroll checks and coordinate with the accounting department to resolve issues.

• Generate payroll reports for internal departments using reporting tools.

• Follow established internal controls and procedures for recording, reviewing, and reporting payroll transactions.

• Collaborate with other payroll team members to support daily operations and ensure deadlines are consistently met.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.

• 3-5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience, including full-cycle payroll responsibilities.

• Experience with ADP and Workday; experience supporting a Workday transition is beneficial.

• Experience processing high-volume, multi-state payroll is strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and basic data analysis; pivot table experience is a plus.

• Experience generating payroll reports and working with reporting tools.

• Basic accounting knowledge is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and documentation practices.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional email communication.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative and follow through on outstanding items.

• A personable, collaborative approach with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.

Compensation: $89,000 - $98,000
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.