Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistRJ Young, a privately-owned office technology company headquartered in Nashville, TN, stands as a leading provider of cutting-edge business solutions in the Southeastern United States. With nearly 70 years of experience, 700+ dedicated employees, and more than 30 sales and service locations across 9 states, RJ Young is committed to transforming workplaces into modern offices.Our comprehensive offerings include office equipment and technology, business process outsourcing, managed IT solutions, digital communications, audio/visual equipment, and security systems. At RJ Young, we deliver innovative technological solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses.At RJ Young, our people are at the heart of what we do—and making sure they're paid accurately and on time is an important part of taking care of our team.We're looking for a detail-oriented, dependable Payroll Specialist who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and helping others.

In this role, you'll be an important part of our payroll team, supporting payroll processing, calculating sales commissions, maintaining accurate records, and assisting employees with questions about their pay.If you're organized, comfortable working with confidential information, and take pride in getting the details right, we'd love to hear from you.As a Payroll Specialist, you'll help keep our payroll processes running smoothly and accurately. Your responsibilities will include:Compiling payroll information, including hours worked, attendance, mileage, reimbursements, and other payroll-related dataEntering payroll information and carefully reviewing it for accuracyCalculating sales commissionsPreparing semi-monthly payroll for sales representativesProviding employees with accurate pay information and responding to payroll questions by phone and emailStaying up to date on company commission rules and compensation guidelinesMaintaining a working knowledge of our payroll softwareHandling confidential requests with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalismSupporting additional payroll functions and projects as neededMaintaining a high degree of confidentiality at all timesWe're looking for someone who combines accuracy with great service. You'll be a strong fit if you are:Detail-oriented – You take pride in producing thorough, accurate work.Adaptable – You can adjust when priorities, responsibilities, or circumstances change.Proactive – You anticipate needs and take initiative rather than waiting to be asked.A strong communicator – You can explain information clearly and confidently to employees.Comfortable with technology – You're confident using computers and learning software systems.Calm under pressure – You can stay focused and effective when deadlines and workloads increase.Organized and accountable – You can manage multiple priorities while following through on commitments.Analytical and people-focused – You enjoy working with numbers while also providing a positive experience for employees.Required:High school diplomaPreferred:Associate's degree in Business Administration or a related fieldBachelor's degreePrevious sales experienceThis is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position working in a professional office environment.Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional after-hours work during payroll weeks when needed.No travel is required.RJ Young provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Other duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.