Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll, including templates, commissions, and bonuses.
• Ensure time cards are approved and one-time payments are issued by Monday afternoon.
• Handle payroll corrections and final settlements.
• Generate and send final reports to various locations.
• Prepare for upcoming payroll cycles, including report setup in Workday and checklist management.
• Perform administrative tasks such as managing garnishments, child support orders, and verification of employment (VOEs).
• Use Excel templates for processing and a ticketing system for managing inquiries with a focus on detail-oriented work.

Requirements

• End-to-end payroll processing experience for large volumes (500-1,000+ employees).
• Multi-state payroll experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ticketing systems for managing inquiries.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to work remotely.

Qualifications

• Some understanding of prevailing wage is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Excel features such as pivot tables and XLOOKUP.
• Experience with Workday preferred but not strictly necessary.
• Able to download/save PDFs, generate reports, and follow checklists.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from any timezone, with a preference for EST or CST. You will be part of a supportive team structure, utilizing a 'buddy system' for training with existing processors. The team consists of a lead and four payroll specialists, with opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic, rapidly growing company. This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client.

About the Role

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), Short and long-term disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

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.

Contact Information

If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call.