- Job Structure On-site
- Job Location Knoxville, TN
Job Description
Are you ready to take the next step in your payroll career? Our client is looking for a Payroll Coordinator who wants more than just a job — someone who’s eager to make a measurable impact, partner with leaders, and grow in a role that truly matters.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established organization with a large, dynamic employee population (2,000+ employees) where your expertise will directly influence payroll operations and employee satisfaction. You’ll work with a supportive leadership team, gain exposure to complex payroll processes, and sharpen your technical skills in a professional environment that values accuracy, efficiency, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support to managers on electronic timesheets during payroll cycles.
- Import hours from the time and attendance system into the payroll system.
- Process direct deposit enrollments and changes.
- Manage and maintain all related functions in the time and attendance system.
- Process manual payroll transactions submitted by Human Resources.
- Execute periodic payrolls, including system processing, printing, and preparing paychecks and vouchers.
- Submit direct deposit files to the financial institution.
- Respond to inquiries from managers and employees regarding payroll-related matters.
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with corporate policies.
- Perform additional duties as requested by leadership and administration.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, supporting continuous evaluation and implementation of process enhancements.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma required.
- Associate’s Degree in Business preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of payroll-related experience required.
- Experience managing end-to-end payroll processing, from timesheet import through final approval and funding.
- Experience with garnishments, child support, and other payroll deductions.
- Prior responsibility for payroll in a 2,000+ employee population.
- UKG Pro WFM experience highly preferred (candidates with this will be prioritized).
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