Payroll Specialist
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with strong ADP, multi-state payroll, garnishment, and payroll tax expertise to support a high-volume, full-cycle payroll operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and administer full-cycle, multi-state bi-weekly payroll
- Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries
- Manage payroll changes including:
- New hires
- Terminations
- Employee status changes
- Compensation updates
- Process complex payroll transactions including:
- Garnishments
- Tax withholdings
- Bonuses
- Commissions
- Incentives
- Reimbursements
- Ensure accurate payroll tax reporting and compliance
- Reconcile payroll records, tax filings, and general ledger accounts
- Prepare and distribute annual W-2s
- Support quarterly and year-end payroll reporting requirements
- Review payroll registers and audit payroll data for accuracy
- Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
- Respond to employee and management payroll-related questions
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll experience
- Hands-on experience processing full-cycle bi-weekly payroll
- Strong experience with ADP
- Multi-state payroll processing experience
- Experience managing garnishments and employee tax withholdings
- Knowledge of payroll tax compliance and reporting
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
Top Skills
- ADP Full-Cycle Payroll Processing
- Multi-State Payroll Processing
- Garnishment Administration
- Employee Tax Withholdings
- Payroll Tax Compliance
- Payroll Reconciliation
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- Experience supporting payroll audits, compliance, and reporting activities
- Knowledge of payroll best practices and process improvements
About the Company
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.