Payroll Specialist

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.