Payroll Specialist

Description

Payroll Specialist (Manufacturing Environment) Location: Smithville, TN Schedule: Onsite | Full-Time Overview A well-established manufacturing organization in the Middle Tennessee area is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support end-to-end payroll operations. This role plays a critical function in ensuring accurate, compliant payroll processing while serving as a key point of contact for employee inquiries and collaborating closely with HR and Accounting. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and has strong attention to detail. Key Responsibilities Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations Maintain payroll data, including wages, deductions, taxes, and benefit contributions Prepare and submit payroll-related reports (monthly, quarterly, year-end) Provide payroll journal entries to Accounting on a weekly basis Administer 401(k) contribution files and reconciliation Manage wage garnishments and ensure proper documentation in the HRIS system Maintain accurate payroll and timekeeping records Monitor PTO, sick time, and accrual balances Oversee benefit deductions and assist with reconciliation of health insurance invoices Process employee expense reimbursements through payroll Partner with HR on sensitive items such as terminations, garnishments, and benefit adjustments Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation Assist with year-end processes including W-2s and 1099s Respond to employee payroll-related questions in a timely and professional manner Qualifications 3+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume or multi-frequency environment Full cycle payroll experience Experience with ADP required Strong Excel skills (data manipulation, reporting, etc.) - VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, formulas Experience with payroll regulations Experience with payroll reporting 401k deductions and W2 experience

Skills

Payroll, Payroll processing, Adp

Top Skills Details

Payroll,Payroll processing,Adp

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smithville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $34.61/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Smithville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.