Remx | The Workforce Experts

Payroll Specialist

Knoxville, United States · On-site
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Location: Knoxville, TN 100% onsite Pay Rate: $26.00 – $28.00 per Hour Hours: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Type: Temp-to-Hire As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in supporting payroll operations for a large employee population across multiple states.

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Remx | The Workforce Experts

Payroll Specialist

Knoxville, United States · On-site
Salary not published
Posted 2 weeks ago

From Remx | The Workforce Experts's careers page

Status: listed on the employer's own careers page when we last checked (daily). Confirm on their site before applying.

About the role

RemX is hiring a Payroll Specialist for a respected Knoxville-area employer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

Location: Knoxville, TN 100% onsite

Pay Rate: $26.00 – $28.00 per Hour

Hours: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Type: Temp-to-Hire

As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in supporting payroll operations for a large employee population across multiple states.

Responsibilities include

Process payroll from start to finish while ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Review payroll data, earnings, deductions, and employee records for completeness

Research and resolve payroll questions from employees and management

Assist with payroll audits and identify opportunities to improve processes

Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Prepare payroll-related reports for leadership and accounting teams

Handle wage garnishments and other payroll adjustments

Coordinate special payments, bonuses, and off-cycle payroll activities as needed

Partner with internal teams to ensure payroll information is accurate and up to date

5+ years of payroll experience

Recent experience processing high-volume, multi-state payroll

Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements

Experience with ADP and payroll systems; WinTeam experience is a plus

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Strong Excel and data analysis skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines

Professional communication and customer service skills

High school diploma or equivalent required; additional business or accounting education is a plus

What they ask for vs. your profile

Must have

Payroll
Accounting
Attention to detail
Auditing
Customer service
Data analysis
Excel
Problem solving
Regulatory compliance
Troubleshooting

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Must have

Payroll
Accounting
Attention to detail
Auditing
Customer service
Data analysis
Excel
Problem solving
Regulatory compliance
Troubleshooting

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