Payroll Specialist

Robert Half • Brentwood, TN • 3h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a team in Tennessee. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone with strong full-cycle payroll experience who can manage high-volume, multi-state payroll with accuracy and discretion. The role supports payroll operations in project-based environments such as construction or specialty contracting, with a focus on compliance, reporting, and issue resolution.

Responsibilities:

Administer weekly payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and within established deadlines.

Examine payroll information submitted by field and operational teams to confirm time, pay codes, and supporting details are complete and correct before processing.

Verify employee earnings, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, garnishments, and labor distributions to maintain accurate payroll results.

Handle payroll corrections, manual adjustments, and off-cycle payments when exceptions or urgent needs arise.

Maintain organized payroll files and supporting documentation while safeguarding confidential employee information.

Address payroll-related questions from employees and leaders by researching issues and providing clear, timely resolutions.

Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour requirements and year-end reporting obligations.

Perform payroll audits and reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and identify patterns that require corrective action.

Support certified payroll activities for prevailing wage and publicly funded projects, including preparation of required reports such as WH-347 and review of classifications, wage determinations, and fringe calculations.

Assist with payroll audit requests and reporting needs from contractors, clients, and government agencies related to compliance requirements. Requirements

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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