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5 results for Payroll And Hr Specialist in Nashville, TN

Payroll Specialist

Brentwood, TN
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26.125 - 30.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume payroll operation in Tennessee. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage complex, multi-state payroll activities with accuracy and consistency. The person in this role will help ensure timely payroll processing for a large employee population while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll for a large workforce of approximately 1,600 employees with a strong focus on precision and timeliness. • Administer multi-state payroll activities and verify that earnings, deductions, taxes, and withholdings are calculated correctly. • Review payroll data for discrepancies, investigate issues, and resolve exceptions before final submission. • Maintain employee payroll records in UKG Pro and UKG Ready, ensuring information is current and properly documented. • Coordinate with internal teams to address payroll-related questions, adjustments, and reporting needs. • Prepare payroll audits and reconciliations to confirm accuracy across pay periods and support compliance requirements. • Assist with payroll reporting, including standard and ad hoc reports for management or internal review. • Support ongoing payroll operations by identifying process gaps and helping implement effective solutions when needed.
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Brentwood, TN
onsite
Temporary to Hire
30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a team in Tennessee. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone with strong full-cycle payroll experience who can manage high-volume, multi-state payroll with accuracy and discretion. The role supports payroll operations in project-based environments such as construction or specialty contracting, with a focus on compliance, reporting, and issue resolution. Responsibilities: • Administer weekly payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and within established deadlines. • Examine payroll information submitted by field and operational teams to confirm time, pay codes, and supporting details are complete and correct before processing. • Verify employee earnings, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, garnishments, and labor distributions to maintain accurate payroll results. • Handle payroll corrections, manual adjustments, and off-cycle payments when exceptions or urgent needs arise. • Maintain organized payroll files and supporting documentation while safeguarding confidential employee information. • Address payroll-related questions from employees and leaders by researching issues and providing clear, timely resolutions. • Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour requirements and year-end reporting obligations. • Perform payroll audits and reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and identify patterns that require corrective action. • Support certified payroll activities for prevailing wage and publicly funded projects, including preparation of required reports such as WH-347 and review of classifications, wage determinations, and fringe calculations. • Assist with payroll audit requests and reporting needs from contractors, clients, and government agencies related to compliance requirements.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Franklin, KY
onsite
Temporary / Contract
48 - 60 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead day-to-day payroll operations for a high-volume, multi-state (KY, WY and NV) workforce. This is a hands-on role responsible for managing the complete payroll process while supervising one Payroll Clerk and will be onsite in Franklin, Kentucky. The ideal candidate will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves to process payroll, resolve complex payroll issues, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment with critical weekly deadlines.This opportunity offers the chance to oversee payroll for a large employee population across multiple locations while partnering closely with accounting and finance leadership to ensure accurate and timely payroll execution.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Oversee payroll operations for a workforce of 500+ employees across multiple locations.</li><li>Administer multi-state payroll activities, maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Supervise and provide day-to-day guidance to one Payroll Clerk, assisting with training, workflow management, and issue resolution.</li><li>Review payroll data, audit reports, and related information to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission.</li><li>Ensure payroll records, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and benefit withholdings are processed accurately.</li><li>Partner with accounting and finance teams on payroll reporting, reconciliations, and payroll-related audits.</li><li>Support payroll operations across multiple facilities while maintaining consistent policies, procedures, and controls.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Utilize payroll systems such as UKG Pro, PrismHR, or similar platforms to support efficient payroll administration.</li></ul>
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Gallatin, TN
onsite
Temporary / Contract
39 - 44 USD / Hourly
Our client, a growing and dynamic organization in the Gallatin, TN area, is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager/Payroll Supervisor to provide leadership and oversight of payroll operations. This hybrid opportunity offers the flexibility of working remotely while being onsite approximately one day per week. The position is structured as a contract-to-hire engagement and is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys improving processes, leading teams, and supporting a multi-location workforce. Moderate overnight travel is required.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the day-to-day payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for approximately 400 employees, with anticipated workforce growth.</li><li>Supervise and support a team of payroll professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and performance oversight.</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including payroll tax reporting and filings.</li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll system issues, data discrepancies, and export-related errors to ensure smooth processing cycles.</li><li>Administer payroll activities utilizing systems such as Viewpoint, QuickBooks, or similar payroll platforms.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, strengthen controls, and improve overall operational efficiency.</li><li>Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to support payroll initiatives and system enhancements.</li><li>Travel periodically to company locations to review payroll processes, support local operations, and ensure consistency across the organization.</li><li>Develop and implement best practices that promote accuracy, compliance, and scalability as the organization continues to grow.</li></ul>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Employee Relations Consultant

Nashville, TN
remote
Temporary / Contract
48 - 57 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Consultant to provide interim support for approximately 6 to 8 weeks. This consultant will serve as a trusted advisor to HR leadership and business leaders, managing workplace investigations, providing guidance on employee relations matters, and recommending process improvements to strengthen overall employee relations practices.This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned employee relations professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can independently manage complex employee issues while maintaining a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and manage approximately 3–5 employee relations investigations per week, including intake, fact-finding, documentation, analysis, and resolution.</li><li>Partner with HR leaders and management teams to provide guidance on employee relations issues and support consistent application of company policies and procedures.</li><li>Conduct thorough workplace investigations involving performance concerns, policy violations, employee complaints, and other sensitive matters.</li><li>Maintain accurate case records, investigation documentation, and reporting using Excel-based tracking tools.</li><li>Prepare clear and comprehensive investigation summaries, findings, and recommendations.</li><li>Identify trends and recurring employee relations issues and provide recommendations to mitigate risk and improve workplace culture.</li><li>Review existing employee relations processes, workflows, and documentation practices and recommend improvements, efficiencies, and best practices.</li><li>Support senior HR leadership with employee relations reporting, special projects, and additional human resources initiatives as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and organizational standards.</li></ul>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z