Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Robert Half - 3.9 Knoxville, TN Job Details Temp-to-hire | Contract $25 - $35 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Workers' compensation law Internal controls Microsoft Excel Financial data reconciliation Handling wage garnishments Workflow management (operations management method) Leave management Regulatory compliance General ledger maintenance Mid-level Improving operational efficiency Workers' compensation Kronos Financial audit support 2 years Communication skills Lawson Financial compliance Excel data analysis Full Job Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a fast-paced healthcare organization. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage high-volume, multi-state payroll operations while working closely with a collaborative team. The role is fully onsite and offers the chance to contribute immediately to accurate payroll execution, compliance, and ongoing process support.

Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population across several states, including regular and off-cycle pay runs. Review and administer payroll adjustments such as garnishments, premium pay, incentive payments, and workers' compensation-related items. Calculate and maintain employee leave balances, benefit deductions, and other payroll-related withholdings with a high degree of accuracy. Reconcile payroll activity and record entries to the General Ledger in accordance with accounting standards and internal controls. Prepare, audit, and interpret payroll reports to confirm accuracy and support compliance with applicable laws and policies. Partner with payroll leadership and team members to streamline workflows and improve payroll operations. Provide functional support for Kronos and assist with payroll system-related initiatives, including upcoming implementation efforts. Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll regulations to help ensure compliant payroll practices. Support critical payroll deadlines by working additional hours when business needs require it. At least 2 years of payroll experience, including full-cycle processing in a high-volume environment. Hands-on experience managing multi-state payroll with a strong understanding of compliance requirements. Working knowledge of payroll elements such as garnishments, bonuses, shift differentials, benefits, and workers' compensation. Familiarity with Lawson is preferred, along with the ability to learn and adapt to new payroll systems. Understanding of payroll accounting and experience posting payroll transactions to the General Ledger. Strong Excel skills and the ability to work accurately with payroll data and reporting. Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills in a team-oriented setting.

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