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Senior Payroll Specialist

LHH
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026

Nashville, TN (HYBRID)- south Nashville (airport area)

Senior Payroll Specialist


The senior payroll specialist will be responsible for timely payroll administration of 3000 employees throughout the US, ensuring that accuracy and compliance are adhered to the applicable laws and regulations.


What you would be doing:

  • Process bi-weekly and weekly payrolls for employees throughout multiple plant locations (3,000 employees in multiple states)
  • Make tax deposits and supports filing of quarterly/annual tax reports
  • Calculating and processing employee salary, bonuses, deductions, and taxes.
  • Process new hires and terminations
  • Maintain and update employee payroll records in ADP WFN, eTime
  • Prepare and submit payroll reports (Excel exports/uploads)
  • Weekly payroll reconciliation
  • Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and distribution.
  • Support the Payroll Manager with special projects when needed


What we need from YOU!

  • High School Diploma
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience with end to end (in house) payroll processing in a high volume setting/multiple states
  • Intermediate Excel expertise (Xlookup, Pivot table, etc.)
  • Proven knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, large payroll platforms (ADP WFN, Workday, Oracle, UKG, etc.)
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with the upmost discretion.


Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, PTO/paid holidays)


***This position is hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 WFH) and located in south Nashville ***

Hours: Monday- Friday (40/hrs/week), 7:30-4:30pm or 8am-5pm

Target Pay Rate $38-39/hr OT

Salary : $38 - $39

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