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Payroll Analyst 1 - Finance

Metro Nashville Government • Nashville, TN • 11h ago

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Payroll Analyst 1 - Finance

Salary

$68,930.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

26000E

Department

Finance

Opening Date

08/04/2025

Closing Date

8/14/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description

Benefits

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Position Description

The Payroll Analyst 1 is a Civil Service position within the Finance Department and Payroll Division that is responsible for performing more complex professional analytical work, and administrative duties involved in processing payroll for all of the Metropolitan Government including general government, Metro Nashville Public Schools, semi-monthly, and pension payrolls. This position also requires strong payroll knowledge as well as good communication and organizational skills. Other duties as required.

Metro Finance has several divisions, including procurement, treasury and management and budget. Department employees provide financial management, information and business products to policy makers, departments, investors and the Nashville community to give them confidence in our government and to help them make informed decisions.

Typical Duties

Processes payroll for the Metropolitan Government including General Government, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Pension Payrolls, and compliance with deceased employees' final wages.

Collaborates with timekeepers as needed for payroll processing information.

Reviews changes and other pre-payroll data prior to processing to ensure employees are paid correctly.

Reviews compliance with taxation for payroll processing including federal, social security and Medicare taxes. Understands and ensures payroll compliance with garnishments, child support, and other withholding orders. Communicates and works with payroll tax professionals and treasury to ensure the correct and timely funding of payroll and taxes for all payroll runs.

Develops and documents existing and new processes within the payroll division.

Works and collaborates with ITS as needed on system issues to quickly resolve and find solutions.

Provides reports to departments and Benefits as part of the post payroll process.

Provides excellent customer service to active employees, pensioners, departments, and outside vendors doing business with the Metropolitan Government.

Works on special projects and other duties as needed.

Responsible for communicating with Division of Accounts for payroll cash information including total ACH payments, check payments, reversals, and voids.

Responsible for testing payroll processing in the Oracle R12\Cloud test environment as new payroll patches are applied and new payroll processes are implemented.

Crosstrain payroll staff to perform payroll processing functions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited college or university and (2) years of professional-level experience in payroll, accounting or related field.

" Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education "

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of payroll, payroll tax laws, regulations, and compliance.

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or equivalent designation preferred.

Experience in the use of Oracle or similar payroll systems, Kronos or other time and attendance software applications.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

No diploma

High School Diploma or Equivalent or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

If you have a degree, indicate your major field of study in the area below.

How many years of professional-level experience in payroll, accounting or related do you have?

No expereince

One year

Two years

Three years

Four years

Five years

Six years or more

Briefly describe your professional-level experience in payroll, accounting or related. If none enter N/A

Do you hold a Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or equivalent designation?

Yes

Briefly describe your experience in the use of Oracle or similar payroll systems, Kronos or other time and attendance software applications.

Required Question

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

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