Payroll Clerk

Payroll AssistantDirect Hire/Full TimeLocation: Nashville, TNLHH is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join a growing payroll team in metro Nashville. This is a great opportunity for someone with recent experience as an Accounting Clerk, Payroll Assistant, or similar administrative accounting role who is looking to build a career in corporate payroll.The Payroll Assistant will assist with processing payroll for approximately 600 employees across multiple states using UKG. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, comfortable working with confidential information, and eager to develop their payroll knowledge in a fast-paced environment.What you would be doing:Assist with processing payroll for approximately 600 employees across multiple statesEnter and maintain employee payroll information within UKGReview timesheets, hours, deductions, and other payroll data for accuracyProcess payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and deductionsResearch and resolve basic payroll discrepanciesAssist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and recordkeepingRespond to employee questions regarding pay, timekeeping, and payroll-related mattersMaintain accurate and confidential employee and payroll recordsPartner with HR and Accounting to ensure employee information is accurate and up to dateProvide additional administrative support to the payroll team as neededWhat we need from YOU!6+ months of recent experience in an Accounting Clerk, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Clerk, or similar capacityStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracyComfortable working with numbers and high-volume data entryAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information professionallyStrong organizational and time-management skillsProficiency with Microsoft Excel and general office applicationsUKG experience is preferred, but candidates with experience using another payroll or HRIS platform may also be consideredHigh school diploma or equivalent required; additional accounting, payroll, or business coursework is a plusWhy This Opportunity?This is an excellent opportunity for someone with foundational accounting or payroll experience who wants to grow into a corporate payroll career. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting a 600-employee, multi-state payroll while developing valuable experience with UKG and broader payroll processes.