Lead Payroll Specialist

851080, No, 5770, 2337, 1, 0.0, 0.0, 27-May-2026, Lead Payroll Specialist, Lead Payroll Specialist, Remote, Knoxville, TN, QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Three to five years of previous multi-state payroll experience, preferably in a 300+ employee setting.
• Understands payroll concepts including gross to net, pre-tax benefits, supplemental wages/tax, disposable earnings, local, state, federal wage, and tax laws.
• Excellent computer skills (HR/PR systems, i.e., Workday, UKG Pro/WFM System and Microsoft software).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None
• JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for generating and processing multi-state exempt and nonexempt payroll transactions on a biweekly/monthly basis, as well as performing its underlying functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for bi-weekly and monthly cycles, ensuring 100% accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Process off-cycle payrolls and adjustments as required.
• Calculate and process final pay in strict adherence to state-specific regulations and deadlines, mitigating compliance risk while maintaining audit-ready documentation for all processes.
• Manage and validate time data uploads, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and alignment with payroll processing timelines.
• Assist employees and managers with questions on timesheets and payroll matters, while providing prompt and excellent customer service.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including direct deposits, tax elections, and garnishments, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Keeps abreast of changes, developments regarding payroll administration, taxes and the governing of state and federal rules and laws.
• Function as liaison between regional teams and payroll department.
• UKG Pro/WFM Timekeeping user support.
• Interact with Finance regarding payroll related general ledger issues.
• Report generation for management as needed.
• Mentor and support payroll specialists, promoting best practices, continuous improvement, and team development.
• Completes special projects and any other tasks, as assigned by the payroll supervisor or senior management.