Payroll Specialist

Soni; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage high-volume, multi-state payroll processing on a weekly and biweekly schedule. The role requires 3–5 years of full-cycle payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work onsite in Franklin, Tennessee.

You will handle data collection, tax updates, and direct deposits, resolve discrepancies, and provide timely payroll support to employees and internal teams. Kronos experience is a plus, and ADP/Workday expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on full-cycle payroll processing experience.
• Experience with ADP and Workday; Workday transition support is a plus.
• Experience processing high-volume, multi-state payroll is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, data analysis); pivot tables a plus.
• Experience generating payroll reports and working with reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume weekly and biweekly payroll using ADP Enterprise, including time entry, data entry, and payroll adjustments.
• Collect, calculate, verify, and import payroll data from timesheets and automated timekeeping systems.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including status changes, tax updates, direct deposit elections, PTO balances, and deductions.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies before submission.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, timekeeping, and related issues in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance and training to employees on automated timekeeping systems, including Kronos.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation and ensure records are organized and retained.
• Track outstanding payroll checks and coordinate with accounting to resolve issues.
• Generate payroll reports for internal departments using reporting tools.
• Follow internal controls for recording, reviewing, and reporting payroll transactions.
• Collaborate with payroll team members to support daily operations and deadlines.

Skills

ADP

Workday

Multi-state payroll

Excel

Data analysis

Payroll reporting

Tools

Kronos

Job description

This role is responsible for processing high-volume, multi-state payrolls on weekly and biweekly schedules while ensuring accuracy, compliance with internal procedures, and timely payroll completion.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of full-cycle payroll experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage a large employee population in a fast-paced environment. This individual should be approachable, organized, and comfortable communicating with employees and internal teams to resolve payroll-related questions.

Please note: This is a 100% onsite position based in Franklin, Tennessee.

Responsibilities:

• Process high-volume weekly and biweekly payroll using ADP Enterprise, including time entry, data entry, and payroll adjustments.
• Collect, calculate, verify, and import payroll data from timesheets and automated timekeeping systems.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including employment status changes, tax updates, direct deposit elections, paid time off balances, and voluntary deductions.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, timekeeping, and related issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide guidance and training to employees and field personnel on automated timekeeping systems, including Kronos.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation and ensure payroll records are properly organized and retained.
• Track outstanding payroll checks and coordinate with the accounting department to resolve issues.
• Generate payroll reports for internal departments using reporting tools.
• Follow established internal controls and procedures for recording, reviewing, and reporting payroll transactions.
• Collaborate with other payroll team members to support daily operations and ensure deadlines are consistently met.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience, including full-cycle payroll responsibilities.
• Experience with ADP and Workday; experience supporting a Workday transition is beneficial.
• Experience processing high-volume, multi-state payroll is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and basic data analysis; pivot table experience is a plus.
• Experience generating payroll reports and working with reporting tools.
• Basic accounting knowledge is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and documentation practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional email communication.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative and follow through on outstanding items.
• A personable, collaborative approach with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.

Compensation: $89,000 - $98,000

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.