Payroll Specialist

Our client, located in the 100 Oaks part of Nashville, TN is looking to add a direct-hire Payroll Specialist to their team. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting and experience processing multi-state payroll for 650+ employees. This is an on-site role through training, and will move to a hybrid schedule once trained (after 4 months). Duties: Process high-volume, biweekly payroll for 650 employees using ADP (integrated with ERP systems). Oversee payroll data collection and review thousands of timesheets weekly to ensure accuracy and compliance. Perform large-scale payroll account reconciliations, journal entries, and interdepartmental adjustments. Manage multi-state and multi-jurisdictional payroll compliance , including tax filings (CA, NY, and others). Administer and reconcile HSA/FSA contributions across a large employee base. Generate payroll analytics and reporting for leadership, providing insights to support financial planning and workforce analysis. Support audits and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations. Collaborate with HR (UKG system) while maintaining focus on payroll/accounting accuracy. Contribute to process automation and workflow improvements to support scalability. Support year-end processes, including W-2 distribution, reconciliations, and compliance reviews. Requirements: 3–5 years of payroll/accounting experience in a high-volume environment . Experience with ADP is required ; BST and ERP system experience strongly preferred. Strong foundation in accounting — ability to manage journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis in addition to payroll. Multi-state payroll experience required ; enterprise-level exposure strongly preferred. Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, large-data analysis). Knowledge of payroll tax laws, benefit accounting, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Experience supporting audits and operating in deadline-driven environments. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Title: Payroll Specialist Location: Nashville, TN Position Type: Direct hire, full-time Compensation: 60k-$80k depending on experience Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco Recruiter Services