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We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to join a large medical industry organization in Knoxville, Tennessee. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for a payroll leader who can quickly add value in a high-volume environment while guiding a collaborative team. The role will oversee payroll operations for a large employee population and help maintain accurate, compliant, and timely processing across multiple pay schedules.
Job Responsibility
Lead and support a team of up to five payroll professionals, providing direction and promoting efficient daily operations
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large multi-state workforce of approximately 5,000 to 6,000 employees
Administer weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll cycles while ensuring deadlines are consistently met
Verify complex payroll components such as shift premiums, multiple job classifications, and related earnings adjustments for accuracy
Audit payroll records before final submission to confirm completeness, proper calculations, and regulatory compliance
Investigate payroll issues and resolve discrepancies promptly by coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders
Work closely with human resources, benefits, finance, and operational teams to address payroll questions and support business needs
Prepare payroll reports, assist with reconciliations, and contribute to audit activities and process enhancement efforts
Uphold federal, state, and local payroll requirements and reinforce best practices across payroll operations
Requirements
At least 3 years of payroll experience, including supervisory, senior-level, or team lead responsibility
Proven success managing high-volume payroll in a large and complex organizational setting
Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and payroll tax compliance requirements
Experience handling multiple pay frequencies, shift differentials, and employees with more than one job code
Hands-on background with full-cycle payroll processing and payroll transaction management
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
Nice to have
Familiarity with Lawson and related payroll systems
Prior experience in healthcare, medical, or another large enterprise environment
What we offer
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance