Payroll Coordinator

Thorndale Partners; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorndale Partners, headquartered in Nashville, is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our corporate team. This full-time, in-office, hourly role supports high-volume payroll operations and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

The role reports to the Payroll Supervisor and focuses on accurate payroll lifecycle processing, HRIS data integrity, and regulatory compliance across multiple states.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of payroll processing experience required.
• Strong familiarity with major payroll/HRIS platforms (Oracle, ADP, Workday or similar).
• Excel proficiency for data checks and balancing.

Responsibilities

• Run the weekly payroll lifecycle for 3,000+ multi-state employees with high accuracy.
• Manage onboarding, terminations, and rate updates in the HRIS.
• Maintain withholding forms, direct deposit routing, and state/federal documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS proficiency

Excel advanced

Regulatory knowledge

Garnishments handling

Attention to detail

Time management

Learning new tools

Tools

Oracle

ADP

Workday

Job description

Ready to bring your precision and energy to a premier industry leader? A highly successful, nationwide enterprise headquartered in Nashville, TN is seeking a dynamic Payroll Coordinator to join their corporate team.

This is a full-time, in-office, hourly position that puts you at the heart of corporate operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love hitting crucial deadlines, and pride yourself on absolute confidentiality, this is the perfect step to elevate your career! Reporting directly to the Payroll Supervisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring operational excellence for thousands of team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• High-Volume Processing: Run the weekly, in-house payroll lifecycle for over 3,000 multi-state employees with absolute accuracy.
• HRIS Management: Take ownership of vital data entry including onboarding new hires, processing terminations, and managing rate updates.
• Tax & Deposit Compliance: Accurately log and maintain withholding forms, direct deposit routing, and essential state/federal documentation.
• Essential Involuntary Deductions: Confidently navigate and process child support orders, garnishments, and other critical involuntary deductions.
• Compliance & Verification: Quickly resolve agency inquiries, employment verifications, and workers' compensation wage requests.
• Agile Problem Solving: Adapt smoothly to new software, technical upgrades, and optimizing payroll procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Step up to provide seamless backup support for fellow team members during high-volume seasons or planned leave.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2–3 years of proven, hands-on payroll processing experience (Required).
• Tech Savvy: Strong familiarity with major payroll/HRIS platforms (e.g., Oracle, ADP, Workday, or similar).
• Excel Power User: Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly utilizing Excel for data checks and balancing.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid foundation in federal and state labor laws and payroll regulations.
• Deductions Expertise: Prior experience managing garnishments and child support is highly preferred.
• Key Traits: Unwavering attention to detail, strong communication skills, excellent time-management, and a passion for learning new tools.