Payroll Specialist, Human Resources

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
2–4 years of payroll processing experience
Experience with payroll software (Workday, UKG, Workforce, Kronos)

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in a related field preferred but not required
Prior experience in a high-volume payroll environment preferred

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 escalate 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