Payroll Specialist

LHH; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Short-term disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A staffing and consulting firm in Knoxville is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage payroll for multi-state employees. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of payroll experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in payroll systems like ADP or Workday. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws and tax regulations.
• Experience with year-end processes including W-2s and tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll for multi-state employees using payroll software.
• Maintain and audit payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Handle employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency in payroll systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Tools

ADP

Workday

Paycom

Job description

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Location: Knoxville, TN (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Pay Range: $22–$27/hour (based on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Knoxville. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and delivering excellent internal service.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll for multi-state employees using payroll software.
• Maintain and audit payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Handle employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and timekeeping.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with year-end processes including W-2s and tax filings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom).
• Strong understanding of payroll laws and tax regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Short-term disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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