Payroll Specialist, Human Resources

Lipscomb University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipscomb University is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Nashville, TN to manage biweekly hourly payroll and support payroll operations with accurate data management and timely reporting.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, handling inquiries about UKG Pro and related systems, and assisting with audits and reconciliations. The role requires 2–4 years of experience and a high school diploma; an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with payroll software (Workday, UKG, Workforce Ready, Kronos).
• Prior experience in a high-volume payroll environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly hourly payroll accurately and on schedule with review of earnings, deductions, and taxes.
• Serve as first point of contact for payroll inquiries (UKG, Workforce Ready, timesheets, paychecks, deductions).
• Route out-of-scope inquiries and escalate complex payroll matters to the Payroll Manager.
• Manage payroll changes and communications for accurate record-keeping.
• Review new hire setups and employee changes entered by HR for biweekly employees.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

UKG Pro

Workday

Kronos

Workforce Ready

Job description

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing the biweekly payroll for hourly employees and supporting payroll operations through accurate data management, benefits-related updates, and reporting. This role plays a critical part in ensuring employee pay accuracy and compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process biweekly hourly payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring thorough review of earnings, deductions, and taxes, with supporting documentation and stakeholder communication as needed
• Serve as the first point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, including UKG, Workforce Ready, timesheets, paychecks, and deductions, reviewing and responding to questions regarding biweekly payroll
• Route out-of-scope inquiries to the appropriate person and escalat[e] complex or unresolved payroll matters to the Payroll Manager
• Manage log of payroll changes and communications related to biweekly payroll to streamline reviews and ensure record-keeping accuracy
• Review new hire setups and employee changes entered by HR for biweekly employees, and communicate required corrections back to HR for resolution
• Manage and maintain employee profiles and timesheets in Workforce Ready (WFR)
• Process off-cycle payroll adjustments for biweekly employees
• Maintain recurring payroll and benefits reports in support of regular operational review
• Process employee terminations in UKG Pro
• Set up court-ordered wage garnishments in UKG Pro for payroll services to execute
• Assist with audits and payroll reconciliations as required
• Maintain working knowledge of monthly payroll processing and serve as backup to the Payroll Manager as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or higher in a related field preferred but not required

Experience

• 2–4 years of payroll processing experience
• Experience with payroll software (Workday, UKG, Workforce, Kronos)
• Prior experience in a high-volume payroll environment preferred

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