$27 - $38.5 per hour
Our client is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst to join their growing team in Nashville, TN. This role will play a critical part in ensuring payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with federal, state, and…
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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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$22–$43/hr
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$64k
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Our client, located in Nashville, TN. Is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team in a temporary role. The ideal candidate will have experience within multi-state payroll processing through UKG, and be open to…
Accounts Receivable Specialist Overall Purpose This role supports our client’s financial operations by managing the full accounts receivable cycle and providing treasury support. It ensures accurate invoicing, payment pr…
A healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Payroll to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for enterprise payroll functions. This hybrid leadership position supports a complex multi-state enviro…
$26 - $28 per hour
Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Williamson County Job Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $26.00 - $28.00 / Hourly Benefits: This position is eligible for health, dental, vision, and 401(k). About the Opport…
$20 - $23 per hour
Job Summary POSITION SUMMARY: The Welcome Home Delivery Specialist supports Safe Haven’s Welcome Home Program by safely transporting and delivering donated furniture and household items that help families transition into…
$75k - $90k
because of power, but because of its persistence." Job Title: Solutions Navigator (B2B Sales) Job Description: At River Run Payroll + HR, we don't hire "reps" to fill a seat; we hire Solutions Navigators to chart a path.…
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…
$145.28k - $160.88k
Health System Payroll Director opportunity in central Tennessee: lead a high-impact payroll transformation for a thriving hospital system, shape enterprise-wide results, and have fun doing it in a role that blends innova…
$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…
members and more than 280 sites of care with over 1,800 affiliated providers across six states. POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for all payroll related functions and provide support to…
Public Tax Staff Accountant To Apply Now - email your resume to ****@*****.*** Who: A motivated and detail-oriented early-career tax professional who enjoys client interaction and problem-solving. What: Perform tax compl…
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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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