Payroll Specialist
Location: Brentwood, TN
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Accounting / Finance
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The Payroll Specialist role offers an outstanding opportunity for dedicated professionals with a comprehensive background in payroll administration and payroll tax compliance. This position, located in Nashville, TN and available as a full-time opportunity, is ideal for individuals eager to work in a dynamic, team-focused environment within a large and reputable organization. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the payroll process, ensuring all company payroll activities adhere to relevant federal and state regulations while providing exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.
As a Payroll Specialist, you will be expected to demonstrate expertise in payroll operations, particularly in payroll tax application and reconciliation. Your responsibilities will include analyzing and processing payroll to guarantee accuracy and full compliance with wage and hour laws. You will play a crucial role in improving payroll processing efficiency, verifying payroll tax calculations, and researching new payroll tax legislation to ensure correct application within the organization. Additionally, you will be instrumental in setting up payroll tax withholding and registration for new business locations and filing local services tax returns as needed.
This full-time Payroll Specialist position in Nashville, TN involves close collaboration with IT and Human Resources to optimize the Kronos timekeeping system configuration. Serving as a key resource on the payroll team, you will also provide outstanding customer service to team members, business partners, and stakeholders, addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to payroll operations promptly and professionally.
To succeed as a Payroll Specialist, you should possess at least four years of payroll and payroll tax experience, including hands-on involvement with Kronos and ADP Enterprise systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word is essential, along with a solid working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and payroll tax regulations, including wage garnishments. The ability to analyze complex payroll data, demonstrate leadership, and independently manage tasks is highly valued. Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are fundamental to thriving in this role.
The Payroll Specialist position offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as additional perks like participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Program. Employees become part of a close-knit, team-oriented culture that values collaboration, professional growth, and a commitment to excellence. The organization is recognized for its industry leadership and has been honored with ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award for twelve consecutive years, underscoring its dedication to employee satisfaction and client service.
With over 25 years of proven experience in the industry, the company fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where your skills as a Payroll Specialist can make a significant impact. If you are ready to take the next step in your payroll career, don't miss this opportunity in Nashville, TN. Apply now by clicking the application button and join a team that values expertise, integrity, and innovation.
Payroll Specialist - Summary- Full-time position located in Nashville, TN
- Key role in payroll operations and payroll tax compliance
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
- Analyze and process payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance with wage and hour laws
- Enhance payroll processing efficiency and accuracy
- Verify payroll tax application and reconcile payroll tax accounts
- Research and implement new payroll tax regulations
- Assist with payroll tax setup for new business locations
- Register new locations with local agencies and file local services tax returns
- Collaborate with IT and HR to optimize Kronos timekeeping system
- Deliver excellent customer service to team members and business partners
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Minimum four years of payroll and payroll tax experience
- Hands-on experience with Kronos and ADP Enterprise
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word
- Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage garnishments
- Working understanding of accounting principles and procedures
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with proven payroll expertise
- Strong leadership and analytical capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Adaptable and proactive in addressing payroll challenges
- Recognized as a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner for 12 years
- Over 25 years of industry experience
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
- Modern, collaborative work environment in Nashville, TN
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.
If you are an experienced payroll professional looking to join an award-winning organization in Nashville, TN, apply now by clicking the application button and advancing your career as a Payroll Specialist.