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Lead Payroll Specialist

TeamHealth Knoxville, TN (Remote) Full-Time
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.

Job Requirements:

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

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Knoxville, TN (Remote)

Job Type

Finance

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

05/19/2026

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