Payroll Operations Specialist

Our client is seeking a Payroll Operations Specialist in Nashville, TN / Hybrid.

Are you detail oriented, even when multi-tasking? Do you have strong analytical skills? We are looking for someone like that who can help us:

• Support the payroll operations function including accurate execution and support for internal and external payroll reports/audits
• Support ad-hoc analytical requests such as gross up calculations, withholding calculations, overtime calculations, etc.
• Offer guidance on process area methods and assemble, verify and handle data input and other transactions
• Working on a full range of payroll activities to support timely and accurate processing of all payroll related operations, including local, state and federal regulations, as well as internal and finance guidelines for the company and payroll team.
• Work with other teams in HR Service Delivery, Benefits, Compensation and Finance providing excellent service to our employees and internal clients
• Perform in-depth investigations and analysis to determine the root cause of each problem in order to identify gaps and go forward solutions.
• Fulfilling payroll tax audits and inquiries conducted by tax authorities.

The Team

You'll be working in HR Service Delivery within the Payroll Operations team. Providing payroll services to employees based in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Skills & Requirements

• 5 + year of relevant payroll operations experience
• Knowledge of payroll systems (ex. Ceridian, ADP)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and synthesizing skills
• Good understanding of US payroll tax including federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Knowledge of gross to net payroll calculations and processes
• Ability to create and run reports and perform detailed analysis

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).