Payroll Coordinator

Thorndale Partners; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorndale Partners, a Nashville-based, nationwide enterprise, is hiring a Payroll Coordinator to support our corporate payroll operations. This is a full-time, in-office, hourly role reporting to the Payroll Supervisor and serving thousands of employees across multiple states.

You will manage high-volume weekly payroll, HRIS data entry, tax and deposit compliance, garnishments, and wage verifications. Candidates should have 2–3 years of payroll processing experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• High-Volume Processing: Run the weekly, in-house payroll lifecycle for over 3,000 multi-state employees with absolute accuracy.
• HRIS Management: Onboard new hires, process terminations, and manage rate updates.
• Tax & Deposit Compliance: Log and maintain withholding forms, direct deposit routing, and state/federal documentation.
• Essential Involuntary Deductions: Navigate garnishments and child support and other deductions.
• Compliance & Verification: Resolve agency inquiries, employment verifications, and wage requests.
• Agile Problem Solving: Adapt to new software, upgrades, and payroll procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Provide backup support during high-volume seasons or planned leave.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Time management

Learning mindset

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.