Payroll Specialist

RJ Young; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RJ Young, a privately-owned office technology company headquartered in Nashville, TN, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, maintain accurate records, and assist employees with pay questions.

You will compile payroll data, enter information, calculate commissions, prepare semi-monthly payroll for sales representatives, and stay current on commission rules while safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and accurate work ethic required.

Responsibilities

• Compiling payroll information (hours, attendance, mileage, reimbursements).
• Entering payroll data and reviewing for accuracy.
• Calculating sales commissions.
• Preparing semi-monthly payroll for sales representatives.
• Providing employees with pay information via phone and email.
• Staying up to date on commission rules and compensation guidelines.
• Maintaining knowledge of payroll software.
• Handling confidential requests discreetly.
• Supporting additional payroll functions as needed.
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Detail oriented

Adaptable

Proactive

Strong communicator

Tech-savvy

Calm under pressure

Organized & accountable

Analytical & people-focused

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Who We Are

RJ Young, a privately-owned office technology company headquartered in Nashville, TN, stands as a leading provider of cutting‑edge business solutions in the Southeast United States. With nearly 70 years of experience, 700+ dedicated employees, and more than 30 sales and service locations across 9 states, RJ Young is committed to transforming workplaces into modern offices.

Who We Are

RJ Young, a privately-owned office technology company headquartered in Nashville, TN, stands as a leading provider of cutting‑edge business solutions in the Southeast United States. With nearly 70 years of experience, 700+ dedicated employees, and more than 30 sales and service locations across 9 states, RJ Young is committed to transforming workplaces into modern offices.

Our comprehensive offerings include office equipment and technology, business process outsourcing, managed IT solutions, digital communications, audio/visual equipment, and security systems. At RJ Young, we deliver innovative technological solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses.

What's the Opportunity

At RJ Young, our people are at the heart of what we do—and making sure they’re paid accurately and on time is an important part of taking care of our team.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, dependable Payroll Specialist who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and helping others. In this role, you’ll be an important part of our payroll team, supporting payroll processing, calculating sales commissions, maintaining accurate records, and assisting employees with questions about their pay.

If you’re organized, comfortable working with confidential information, and take pride in getting the details right, we’d love to hear from you.

What Will You Do

• Compiling payroll information, including hours worked, attendance, mileage, reimbursements, and other payroll-related data
• Entering payroll information and carefully reviewing it for accuracy
• Calculating sales commissions
• Preparing semi-monthly payroll for sales representatives
• Providing employees with accurate pay information and responding to payroll questions by phone and email
• Staying up to date on company commission rules and compensation guidelines
• Maintaining a working knowledge of our payroll software
• Handling confidential requests with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
• Supporting additional payroll functions and projects as needed
• Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality at all times

What You Bring To The Table

• Detail-oriented – You take pride in producing thorough, accurate work.
• Adaptable – You can adjust when priorities, responsibilities, or circumstances change.
• Proactive – You anticipate needs and take initiative rather than waiting to be asked.
• A strong communicator – You can explain information clearly and confidently to employees.
• Comfortable with technology – You’re confident using computers and learning software systems.
• Calm under pressure – You can stay focused and effective when deadlines and workloads increase.
• Organized and accountable – You can manage multiple priorities while following through on commitments.
• Analytical and people-focused – You enjoy working with numbers while also providing a positive experience for employees.

Required

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma

Preferred

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous sales experience

Schedule & Work Environment

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position working in a professional office environment.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional after-hours work during payroll weeks when needed.

No travel is required.

AAP/EEO Statement

RJ Young provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note that the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.