Payroll Specialist (Nashville)

Sennheiser; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mobile work options

International collaboration

Job summary

Sennheiser in Nashville is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support North American operations, processing payroll across the US, Canada, and Latin America using UKG and external providers.

As part of the HR team, you will handle onboarding, HR admin scheduling, and benefits coordination, ensuring accurate payroll records and responsive employee support.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Finance, HR, and management to maintain compliance and drive process improvements in a global audio company.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in payroll and HR administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions and support payroll operations using UKG and external payroll providers for employees across North America.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Enter, review, and maintain payroll-related employee transactions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries and issue resolution.
• Maintain payroll records and support payroll reconciliations, year-end activities, tax reporting, and statutory filings.
• Partner with payroll vendors, Finance, HR, and management to ensure payroll accuracy and continuous process improvement.
• Coordinate onboarding schedules, employee communications, benefit enrollments, and HR administrative activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, communications, and employee support.
• Assist with compliance activities, personnel file management, documentation, record retention, and audit support.
• Prepare HR and payroll reports, forms, correspondence, and documentation.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, and HR initiatives.
• Contribute to local, regional, and global HR projects focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Discretion

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Accounting

Tools

UKG

HRIS

Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Description

Payroll Specialist (Nashville)

Job Location: United States-Nashville

Sennheiser - For more than 80 years, we are among the world’s leading manufacturers of audio products, building the future of audio. We are proud of our finely engineered microphones and audio solutions that connect people and create remarkable sound experiences - whether in the studio, conference room, or on stage.

For us, the audio industry is one of the most exciting to work in. In our global family business, you can expect not only a unique team where we trust, value and support each other, but also the opportunity to make your own significant contribution to our collective progress.

Sounds good? Join us as Payroll Specialist (Nashville)

Are you a detail-oriented HR and payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Do you enjoy balancing payroll accuracy with employee support and exceptional customer service? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to support our North American operations. This role combines hands-on payroll with HR coordination and employee support, making it an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys variety, accountability, and making a meaningful impact across the employee lifecycle.

As a key member of our HR team, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across the United States, Canada, and Latin America while providing onboarding and scheduling HR administrative support to employees.

What You'll Do

Payroll

• Process payroll transactions and support payroll operations using UKG and external payroll providers for employees across North America.


• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.


• Enter, review, and maintain payroll-related employee transactions


• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries and issue resolution.


• Maintain payroll records and support payroll reconciliations, year-end activities, tax reporting, and statutory filings.


• Partner with payroll vendors, Finance, HR, and management to ensure payroll accuracy and continuous process improvement.

Human Resources

• Coordinate onboarding schedules, employee communications, benefit enrollments, and HR administrative activities.


• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.


• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, communications, and employee support.


• Assist with compliance activities, personnel file management, documentation, record retention, and audit support.


• Prepare HR and payroll reports, forms, correspondence, and documentation.


• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, and HR initiatives.


• Contribute to local, regional, and global HR projects focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• College degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• 3 to 5 years of experience in payroll and HR administration.


• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.


• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.


• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.


• Strong organizational, time-management skills, and attention to detail.


• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.


• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.


• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.


• Experience working within a multinational organization.


• Experience supporting employees across multiple countries and cultures.


• Bilingual capabilities in English/French or English/Spanish.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Inspiring Work Environment: Become a part of our international family business, where a modern and dynamic work atmosphere awaits you. At Sennheiser, people and their mindset are at the heart of everything we do - they are our most valuable asset.


• Flexible Working Models: We offer flexible working hours and mobile work options to help you balance your professional and personal life.


• International Collaboration: Look forward to working in a global team collaboration and contributing to exciting projects that shape the future of audio.

The audio world is diverse - from concerts and lecture halls to streaming platforms, meeting spaces, and studio recordings. So are we at Sennheiser.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age.

Please feel free to contact us at [e-mail].