Payroll Specialist

RJ Young Company; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

RJ Young, a privately-owned office technology company headquartered in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, commissions calculation, and employee pay questions. This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and timely payroll delivery in a professional office setting.

The successful candidate will handle semi-monthly payroll for sales reps, maintain payroll records, adapt to commission rules, and collaborate with the payroll team to ensure orderly

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, proactive, and strong communicator.

Responsibilities

• Compile payroll information, including hours worked, attendance, mileage, reimbursements, and other payroll-related data.
• Enter payroll information and review it for accuracy to ensure correct payroll processing.
• Prepare semi-monthly payroll for sales representatives.
• Provide employees with accurate pay information and respond to payroll questions by phone and email.
• Stay up to date on company commission rules and compensation guidelines.
• Maintain a working knowledge of our payroll software.
• Handle confidential requests with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Support additional payroll functions and projects as needed.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptable

Proactive

Strong communicator

Comfortable with technology

Calm under pressure

Organized and accountable

Analytical and people-focused

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

RJ Young, a privately-owned office technology company headquartered in Nashville, TN, stands as a leading provider of cutting-edge business solutions in the southeastern 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?

As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll help keep our payroll processes running smoothly and accurately. Your responsibilities will include:

• Compiling payroll information, including hours worked, attendance, mileage, reimbursements, and other payroll-related data
• Entering payroll information and carefully reviewing it for accuracy
• 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:

We’re looking for someone who combines accuracy with great service. You’ll be a strong fit if you are:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration or a related field

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.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Accountability

Expert

Analytical

Expert

Communication

Expert

Interpersonal Skills

Expert

Multitasking

Expert

Planning Skills

Expert

Education

Required

High School or better in General Studies.

Preferred

Associates or better in General Studies.

Bachelors or better in General Studies.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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