Payroll Specialist

HireRight•Nashville, TN

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist completes monthly global payroll processing and auditing on a monthly basis, in line with company processes and policies. The position performs a variety of routine and complex clerical and accounting tasks connected with processing payroll and maintaining payroll records. They will support monthly payroll queries as they arise from colleagues globally. This is a hybrid role (3 days onsite per week) in our downtown Nashville office location.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant payroll accounting and processing experience
Ability to speak and write in English
High interpersonal and communication skills
Personal credibility and high integrity
Accuracy and diligence
Good math and accounting aptitude
Ability to work with large quantities of data
Advanced Excel and Word skills (advanced functions, word processing)
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Previous experience with advanced payroll systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in handling payroll processing & HR payroll related function (minimum 3 years) in a global environment.
Ability to work with large quantities of data
Be fluent with advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, macros etc)
Have experience with sophisticated payroll systems
Excellent organizational and numeracy skills
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or other related field: or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a global company preferred

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical and accounting tasks connected with processing payroll and maintaining payroll records
Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer payroll queries
Enter payroll/benefit data into payroll systems, including computing wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions
Update payroll records by entering changes to employee information or benefits (ie, exemptions, insurance coverage, direct deposit, etc.)
Calculating payroll liabilities by determining employee taxes, including federal and state income and social security tax, calculating employers’ payments for pension/social security and workers’ compensation
Audit timekeeping records for compliance with established standards
Maintain time and attendance records impacting payroll
Enter new hires, terminations, leaves and other status’ that impact payroll into payroll systems
Posting changes in pay and tax status, and miscellaneous changes
Prepare payroll related journal entries for monthly accounting close
Run monthly payroll reports, ledgers and other financial reports
Closely cooperate with payroll external service providers
Maintain payroll operations by following procedures, understanding proper taxation, garnishments and required reporting
Maintain employee confidence and protect operations by adhering to confidentiality requirements
Distribute paper paychecks if and as needed