Payroll Specialist
Job in
Brentwood, Williamson County, Tennessee, 37024, USA
Listed on 2026-02-05
Listing for:
Creative Financial Staffing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-05
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
HRIS Professional, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Recruiter, HR / Recruitment Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Payroll Specialist
Type:
Temporary | Brentwood, TN 37027| Fully in Office| Approx. 30-40 hours a week
Hourly Pay Range: $27.00 - $32.00
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to support payroll and HR operations in a professional, confidential, and team‑oriented environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, benefits coordination, regulatory compliance, and internal employee support across multiple departments.Key Responsibilities - Payroll Specialist
- Administer and process bi‑weekly payroll by verifying time records, calculating wages, taxes, and deductions, and ensuring timely direct deposits in compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
- Prepare and file payroll‑related tax documents and reports; maintain accurate payroll records and reconciliations.
- Coordinate employee benefits billing, enrollments, changes, and open enrollment activities; reconcile benefit deductions with vendor invoices.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource for employees and supervisors regarding payroll, benefits, and general HR procedures.
- Maintain accurate personnel and retiree records in accordance with retention and confidentiality standards.
- Prepare payroll summaries, compliance surveys, reports, and employment verifications; collaborate with finance teams on reconciliations and reporting.
- Assist with HR administrative support, employee engagement initiatives, policy updates, and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications - Payroll Specialist
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of five years of payroll processing experience with responsibility for full payroll cycles.
- Prior human resources experience is strongly preferred; public sector or government experience a major plus.
- Strong working knowledge of payroll systems, HRIS platforms, payroll tax regulations, and federal/state employment laws.
- UKG and City Suite software is highly preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups).
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, problem‑solving ability, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
- Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
2026
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