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.