Job Description The Payroll Specialist supports an assigned pay group that may include up to 20,000 employees. This role helps process accurate, timely payroll, researches discrepancies, and maintains supporting records…
Finance & Accounting · Nashville, TN
Payroll Specialist jobs in Nashville, 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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Position Summary Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital tran…
$56.53k - $65k
accounting and analysis of GNRC’s financial activity to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, invoicing, payroll, and financial reporting. In addition, the Finance team collaborates with GNRC’s…
$91.4k - $187k
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking an experienced Data Center Curriculum Developer/Instructional Designer to join our fast-growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating instructional material…
At Downtown Nashville Nissan, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Downtow…
Medical Data Systems Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Insurance Appeals Specialist to join our insurance support and billing team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, independence, and a…
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$2,500 per month
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School Climate Specialist STEM Preparatory Academy – Nashville, TN Salary Range: $50,000 - $75,000 About STEM Prep STEM Preparatory Academy is dedicated to delivering a rigorous, inquiry-based education that empowers eve…
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Job Title: Director of Payroll Location: Brentwood, TN Compensation: $145,000 - $160,000 Work Arrangement: On-Site About HV Talent Group At HV Talent Group, we help talented professionals like you connect with top employ…
Job Summary Job Title: Accounts Payable & Billing Specialist Reports to: Director of Finance Location: Nashville Classification: Part time, Exempt Mission: The mission of The Next Door Recovery is to provide a continuum…
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What payroll specialists earn in Nashville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$28 | $45k–$58k |
| Mid level | $26–$35 | $55k–$72k |
| Senior | $34–$43 | $70k–$90k |
National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.
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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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