Payroll Coordinator

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Full Time Knoxville, TN, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Payroll Coordinator (Hourly) – Initial 6-Month Focus Period (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Knoxville, TN Manufacturing and Corporate Headquarters Island Campus (2901 Leisure Island Way, Knoxville, TN 37914)

• Validate payroll data in ADP prior to processing, including verification of wages, shift differentials, bonuses, deductions, and other compensation elements.
• Confirm and complete system updates in ADP for employee events such as new hires, terminations, status changes, pay rate adjustments, tax with holdings, benefits enrollments/changes, and direct deposit setups.
• Process and reconcile bi-weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across multiple states.
• Review and resolve discrepancies in payroll data, partnering with HR, Finance, and department managers as needed.
• Work with Finance to ensure cost codes align with Microsoft Business Central requirements.
• Support workers’ compensation audits, financial audits, and 401k audits by providing accurate payroll data, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Support year-end processes including W-2 preparation, reconciliations, and audit readiness.
• Assist with various HR functions (e.g., onboarding support, employee inquiries, and policy-related tasks) and accounting functions (e.g., general ledger reconciliations and reporting) as needed.
• Respond promptly to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Assist with onboarding payroll setup and offboarding processes.
• Generate payroll reports and provide support for pay rate adjustments, benchmarking, and process improvements.
• Ensure confidentiality and data security for all payroll and employee information.

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, HR, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of payroll experience, preferably with ADP. Multi-state payroll and manufacturing / distribution background is a strong plus. Prior exposure to HR or accounting tasks is beneficial.
• Digital marketing experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with social media platforms

• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now (or similar), Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced), and general payroll/ERP systems. Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central is a plus.
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes, FLSA, multi-state compliance, labor regulations, cost accounting, and audit processes.
• High attention to detail, excellent organizational and follow-through skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective cross-functional communication.

• Hourly Range: $24 – $28
• Actual compensation will be based on experience and job-related skills.

Eligible employees may receive access to the following benefits and programs, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Optional life and disability insurance

This is a full-time hourly position with an initial 6-month focus period, with possibility of ongoing employment based on business needs and performance.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.