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Payroll Specialist jobs in Memphis, TN
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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$19–$38/hr
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$56k
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members on photo department operations and services to ensure adequate coverage and operational continuity during times when the Photo Specialist is not scheduled. • Follows company policies, asset protection standards,…
We are currently seeking a Peer Recovery Specialist certified in Tennessee to support our members in the Substance Use Disorder Program. This position is hybrid, working from home and the community. We would love to conn…
Req ID: 486691 *This position is located at our office in Memphis, TN* Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance * Paid Time Off * 401(k) – 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision I…
The Food Management System Specialist provides basic technical, administrative and operational support for the Food Management System, a critical operational application that supports daily meal service operations, menu…
Job Summary The General Ledger (GL) Accountant works under the direction of a General Ledger Accounting Supervisor or Manager to perform general accounting work for an assigned portfolio of properties. During the monthly…
Job Description Job Description DIMENSIONS/SCOPE OF POSITION: The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all payroll operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across the o…
$20 - $25 per hour
we have grown our company to serve businesses and organizations in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Alabama. Job Title: AR Specialist Department: Shared Services Pay Range: $20-$25 DOE Summary: The AR Specialist sup…
new Subaru owners feel confident, informed, and excited about their vehicles! Position Overview As a Love Encore Delivery Specialist, you will be one of the dealership’s technology ambassadors and customer experience exp…
functions. Will also be responsible for compiling all financial information, performing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions, and monitoring compliance with financial procedures. In addition, this…
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What payroll specialists earn in Memphis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$25 | $40k–$51k |
| Mid level | $23–$30 | $48k–$63k |
| Senior | $30–$38 | $62k–$79k |
Adjusted for the Memphis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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