Job Title : HR Specialist
Location (City, State) : Hybrid – Germantown / Nashville, TN
Industry : Hospitality / Real Estate / Property Management
Pay : $31.25-38.46 / hour, depending on experience
About Our Client :
Addison Group is partnering with one of our clients to identify an experienced HR Specialist to support payroll operations, compliance initiatives, and leave administration across a multi-state workforce. This organization operates in the hospitality space and supports both hourly and salaried employee populations across multiple locations and states.
Job Description :
The HR Specialist plays a critical role in managing biweekly payroll processing and supporting HR compliance and reporting initiatives. The role also provides in-house administration for FMLA and ADA accommodations and serves as a key resource for HR system support.
Key Responsibilities :
- Process biweekly multi-state payroll.
- Manage payroll updates, audits, and reconciliations to meet compliance and processing deadlines.
- Monitor and review timecards, PTO approvals, and labor allocations for employees working across multiple properties or cost centers.
- Prepare payroll reports and support quarterly and fiscal year close processes.
- Maintain and update employee records within the HRIS / payroll system.
- Assist with compensation reporting, benchmarking surveys, and system data maintenance.
- Prepare and distribute required reporting.
- Provide internal help-desk support for payroll and HRIS user questions.
- Support HR compliance functions including handbook updates and ensuring labor law postings remain current across all locations.
- Participate in employee relations matters as needed.
- Administer FMLA and ADA processes internally, including leave requests, documentation tracking, accommodations, and return-to-work coordination.
- Assist with special HR-related projects and operational initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications :
2+ years of direct payroll processing experience, ideally in a multi-state payroll environment.2+ years of HR support or employee relations experience.Hands-on experience with FMLA and ADA administration.Strong technical comfort with payroll and HRIS platforms; experience with Paylocity or HR system transitions is a plus.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and payroll compliance requirements.Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently, take initiative, and troubleshoot issues effectively.High level of professionalism and confidentiality.Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within Nashville Metro area as needed.Additional Details :
Hybrid work schedule with two in-office days in Germantown / Nashville.Occasional travel to operational facilities.This position does not carry supervisory responsibilities.Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; relevant experience considered in lieu of formal education.Perks :
Competitive salary based on experience.Hybrid work flexibility.Opportunity to work closely with senior HR leadership.High-impact role in a collaborative HR and finance team.Exposure to multi-state payroll and compliance operations.Professional growth through system implementation and process improvement initiatives.Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.