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Senior Payroll Administrator

LHH
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026

Senior Payroll Administrator


We are partnering with a growing organization in North Nashville seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to join their team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional with strong expertise in multi-state payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, and process improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations while helping enhance efficiencies across processes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Process end-to-end payroll for multi-state employee populations on a weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly basis
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including filings, reconciliations, and year-end reporting (W-2s, etc.)
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax issues, and employee inquiries with a high level of professionalism
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity within the payroll system
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll operations
  • Lead and support process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and reduce manual processes
  • Assist with payroll audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies
  • Stay informed on evolving payroll laws and regulations across multiple states


Qualifications

  • 3 years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing
  • Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements
  • Experience handling complex payroll scenarios (e.g., multi-entity, high-volume, or multi-state environments)
  • Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements within payroll operations
  • Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG, or similar)
  • High attention to detail with strong problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally


Job Location: in-office


Benefit offerings include PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and 401K plan. Provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.


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