Payroll Specialist

Location: Knoxville, TN 100% onsitePay Rate: $26.00 - $28.00 per HourHours: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Type: Temp-to-Hire As a Payroll Specialist, you'll play a critical role in supporting payroll operations for a large employee population across multiple states.

Responsibilities include: Process payroll from start to finish while ensuring accuracy and timelinessReview payroll data, earnings, deductions, and employee records for completenessResearch and resolve payroll questions from employees and managementAssist with payroll audits and identify opportunities to improve processesSupport compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulationsPrepare payroll-related reports for leadership and accounting teamsHandle wage garnishments and other payroll adjustmentsCoordinate special payments, bonuses, and off-cycle payroll activities as neededPartner with internal teams to ensure payroll information is accurate and up to dateRequirements:5+ years of payroll experienceRecent experience processing high-volume, multi-state payrollKnowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirementsExperience with ADP and payroll systems; WinTeam experience is a plusStrong Excel and data analysis skillsExcellent attention to detail and accuracyStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlinesProfessional communication and customer service skillsHigh school diploma or equivalent required; additional business or accounting education is a plus