Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Job Description

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for day-to-day payroll processing for approximately 2,000 employees across multiple locations. You will play a key role in supporting a large project involving Workday and ERP systems, assisting employees with system-related queries, and ensuring accurate wage calculations.

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.

Essential Skills

• 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.
• Ability to work remotely.

Additional Skills & 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.
• Ability 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. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to carendas @actalentservices.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call.

This is a Contract position based out of Montville, NJ.

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)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.

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.

The company is 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.