Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is hiring for a contract Payroll Specialist to work onsite in downtown Knoxville area for a large medical center. This contract has a possibility to extend to contract-to-permanent hire opportunity.

Schedule : Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday with potential for overtime

Start Date : As early as next week!

Our client, a well-established organization, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their dynamic payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled payroll professional to contribute to effective process execution while potentially paving the way for a permanent role. The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex payroll functions for a large, multi-state organization and is comfortable working in an onsite, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities :

Process payroll for up to 5,000 employees across multiple states, including monthly, bi-weekly, and supplemental payroll runs. Works in a team setting.

Handle payroll tasks such as garnishments, shift differentials, bonuses, and tracking worker's compensation.

Accurately calculate and track sick time, insurance, and other employee benefits.

Post payroll activity to the General Ledger with attention to accuracy and compliance.

Generate and analyze payroll reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with company and government regulations.

Collaborate with the Payroll Manager and team members to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Provide support for Kronos payroll software and contribute to the successful implementation of a new payroll system in the near future.

Maintain compliance with all relevant state, local, and federal payroll regulations.

Be available for working overtime when needed to meet deadlines or maintain operational efficiency.

Qualifications :

Proven experience processing payroll for a high number of employees, ideally in a multi-state environment.

Strong familiarity with payroll components such as garnishments, bonuses, shift differentials, worker's compensation, and reporting.

Experience using Kronos payroll software is preferred.

Ability to adapt to new systems, with experience participating in system implementations as a plus.

Excellent organizational skills, impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Proficiency with accounting principles for posting payroll data to the General Ledger.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work well in a team.

How to Apply :

Submit your updated resume for immediate consideration. Interviews will commence this week, and we are looking forward to onboarding the qualified candidate as soon as possible. FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE CONTACT : Kelly Fellows at 865-370-2219

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience for large employee groups, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll elements such as garnishments, bonuses, shift differentials, and worker's compensation.
• Familiarity with Kronos payroll software; experience with system implementation is a plus.
• Proficiency in accounting principles for posting payroll data to the General Ledger.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage deadlines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.