Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process new hires using ADP Onboarding.
• Manage employee transactions through ADP Employee Self-service, including terminations, salary changes, direct deposit setup, address changes, and tax withholding updates.
• Understand and process wage garnishments and withholding orders.
• Handle Draw vs. Commission payroll processing.
• Audit payroll reports before submission using ADP Preview.
• Provide excellent customer service to both active and terminated employees.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Utilize ADP Workforce Now Reporting tools efficiently.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience with payroll processing in commission-based industries.

Qualifications

• Union payroll experience is a plus.
• Experience working in a drawer vs. commission-based industry, preferably in larger companies with a sales force.

Skills

• Strong understanding of federal and state tax laws.
• Experience with handling direct deposit reversals/deletions.
• Ability to prepare manual checks.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now Reporting tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience with payroll processing in commission-based industries.

Benefits

• Excellent Company Benefits.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Paid Time Off.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72,000.00 - $77,000.00/yr.

Schedule

This position requires on-site attendance every day at our corporate headquarters in Farmingdale, Long Island, NY. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the possibility of leaving early on Fridays. The role may require longer hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

About the Role

Join our team as a Payroll Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in managing payroll operations at our corporate headquarters in Farmingdale, Long Island, NY. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with substantial experience in payroll administration.

Company Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.