Payroll Manager Job in Nashville, TN

Payroll Manager

Our client is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a growing multi-location organization in the Gallatin area. This position is a contract opportunity that offers a blend of hands-on payroll processing and team leadership responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys driving accuracy, compliance, and process improvements.

Working closely with HR, Finance, and operational leadership, this individual will help ensure payroll is processed efficiently while supporting ongoing enhancements to payroll procedures and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll operations for employees across multiple states and locations.
• Supervise and provide guidance to a small payroll team, ensuring deadlines and accuracy standards are consistently met.
• Review payroll transactions, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and related adjustments.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Research and resolve payroll issues, discrepancies, and employee inquiries.
• Support payroll-related audits, reconciliations, tax reporting, and year-end processing activities.
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams on payroll reporting, employee data management, and special projects.
• Recommend and implement process improvements designed to increase efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and process documentation.
• Travel periodically to support payroll operations at various company locations.