Payroll Specialist – High-Volume, Onsite in Franklin

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

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.