PAYROLL & BENEFITS SPECIALIST - 04182026-76970
State of Tennessee, Nashville, TN, United States
Opening Date/Time: 04/18/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 05/03/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00 - $6,099.00
Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 - $73,188.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Nashville, TN – Department of Safety & Homeland Security, Davidson County
Position: Hybrid role based in Davidson County, requiring in-office attendance at least two days per week. Additional on-site days may be necessary for training, meetings, or other business needs. This position requires a criminal background check.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and 1 year of payroll, accounting, fiscal, or similar work.
Substitution of experience for education: one year of qualified work may substitute for one year of education, up to four years.
Substitution of education for experience: a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar field may substitute for required experience.
Complete a background check in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
Overview
Under general supervision, responsible for payroll and benefits duties of moderate difficulty for an assigned region/program. Works closely with many employees to assist with payroll/benefits needs and concerns.
Responsibilities
Conduct payroll registry audits for on- and off-cycle pay for assigned regions/programs to ensure timely and accurate payments.
Perform paycheck audits when discrepancies are found on the payroll registry or reported by a budget or the Department of Finance & Administration.
Liaise with the Department of Human Resources and/or the Department of Finance & Administration on an employee’s behalf to correct discrepancies.
Assist employees with questions regarding paychecks, tax forms (W‑4, W‑2), direct deposit, address changes, and final paychecks; process payment and credit supplementals as needed.
Process paycheck garnishment and releases as served by courts and employment verifications for private loans and student loan forgiveness.
Act as an Agency Benefits Coordinator (ABC) for assigned regions, assisting employees with adding dependents, enrolling in insurance, navigating annual open enrollment, uploading documentation to the state system, and liaising with Benefits Administration.
Conduct retirement meetings with employees who have indicated intent to retire to determine paperwork and actions needed.
Process Service and Longevity Adjustments and Leave Reinstatement requests for eligible employees; calculate and enter Terminal Leave for retiring employees as needed.
Competencies (KSA's)
Customer Focus
Manages Complexity
Interpersonal Savvy
Instills Trust
Plans and Aligns
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Economics and Accounting
Personnel and Human Resources
Telecommunications
Skills
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Management of Personnel Resources
Judgment and Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Abilities
Mathematical Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Tools & Equipment
Cell phones
Laptops/Tablets
Other Technology
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver’s license.
No record of driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, or license suspension for moving violations, or more than four moving violations in the past five years.
Please include your driver’s license information under Licenses & Certifications in your application. Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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Closing Date/Time: 05/03/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,057.00 - $6,099.00
Salary (Annually): $48,684.00 - $73,188.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Nashville, TN – Department of Safety & Homeland Security, Davidson County
Position: Hybrid role based in Davidson County, requiring in-office attendance at least two days per week. Additional on-site days may be necessary for training, meetings, or other business needs. This position requires a criminal background check.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and 1 year of payroll, accounting, fiscal, or similar work.
Substitution of experience for education: one year of qualified work may substitute for one year of education, up to four years.
Substitution of education for experience: a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar field may substitute for required experience.
Complete a background check in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
Overview
Under general supervision, responsible for payroll and benefits duties of moderate difficulty for an assigned region/program. Works closely with many employees to assist with payroll/benefits needs and concerns.
Responsibilities
Conduct payroll registry audits for on- and off-cycle pay for assigned regions/programs to ensure timely and accurate payments.
Perform paycheck audits when discrepancies are found on the payroll registry or reported by a budget or the Department of Finance & Administration.
Liaise with the Department of Human Resources and/or the Department of Finance & Administration on an employee’s behalf to correct discrepancies.
Assist employees with questions regarding paychecks, tax forms (W‑4, W‑2), direct deposit, address changes, and final paychecks; process payment and credit supplementals as needed.
Process paycheck garnishment and releases as served by courts and employment verifications for private loans and student loan forgiveness.
Act as an Agency Benefits Coordinator (ABC) for assigned regions, assisting employees with adding dependents, enrolling in insurance, navigating annual open enrollment, uploading documentation to the state system, and liaising with Benefits Administration.
Conduct retirement meetings with employees who have indicated intent to retire to determine paperwork and actions needed.
Process Service and Longevity Adjustments and Leave Reinstatement requests for eligible employees; calculate and enter Terminal Leave for retiring employees as needed.
Competencies (KSA's)
Customer Focus
Manages Complexity
Interpersonal Savvy
Instills Trust
Plans and Aligns
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Economics and Accounting
Personnel and Human Resources
Telecommunications
Skills
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Management of Personnel Resources
Judgment and Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Abilities
Mathematical Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Tools & Equipment
Cell phones
Laptops/Tablets
Other Technology
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver’s license.
No record of driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, or license suspension for moving violations, or more than four moving violations in the past five years.
Please include your driver’s license information under Licenses & Certifications in your application. Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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