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About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payroll processing for both union and non-union employees at our corporate headquarters. The ideal candidate will ensure the accuracy of timesheets, proper coding, approvals, and compliance with project requirements. You will address payroll discrepancies, adjustments, and employee inquiries promptly while maintaining accurate payroll records and documentation in line with company and regulatory standards. You will also coordinate with HR, project managers, and field teams to ensure smooth payroll execution and support audits and reporting related to payroll activity.
Responsibilities
- Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employees at corporate headquarters.
- Review timesheets for accuracy, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and compliance with project requirements.
- Address payroll discrepancies, adjustments, and employee inquiries in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate with HR, project managers, and field teams to ensure smooth payroll execution.
- Support audits and reporting related to payroll activity.
Requirements
- 2+ years of payroll processing experience, ideally in construction, engineering, or project-based environments.
- Experience handling high-volume, multi-state payroll.
- Union exposure strongly preferred.
Skills
- Proficiency in payroll processing.
- Experience with union and non-union payroll.
- Knowledge of payroll taxes and deductions.
- Experience with payroll software such as ADP, UKG, or similar.
- Familiarity with timekeeping systems, Kronos preferred.
- Experience in payroll accounting, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Strong analytical skills.
Location
- Nanuet, NY
Work Type
- Contract
- Fully onsite
Experience Level
- 2+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $28.00 - $32.00/hr
Benefits
- Medical
- dental & vision
- Critical Illness
- Accident
- 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)
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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com 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.