Title: Payroll Manager Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ (HYBRID) Pay: $118,000 - $130,000 A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their team! This person will be responsible to for the processing of payroll of employees in the US. This person will not be managing a team but rather doing the processing themselves approximately 2,500 multi-state US employees using UKG software. Job Description: + Audit and approve bi-weekly payrolls; act as the escalation point for all internal and external payroll matters. + Collaborate with HR teams at various US locations. + Manage the US payroll system’s company and employee-level data in partnership with HRIS, including mass data audits. + Prepare and distribute Worker’s Compensation semi-annual reporting, CA Pay Data, and multi-worksite reporting in a timely manner, following corporate standards. + Manage the Employee Resource Center; serve as the escalation point for payroll, time, and attendance matters. + Implement process improvements and functional enhancements to ensure a positive employee experience and regulatory compliance. + Maintain relationships with the payroll vendor and the 401k plan provider. + Partner with the Benefits team on payroll/operations matters and liaise with benefit vendor contacts for issue resolution. Update file feeds to and from vendors for compliance and data accuracy. + Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external payroll audits. Work closely with the accounting team to provide information for reconciling items. + Research and resolve jurisdictional communications for payroll tax matters in partnership with the payroll vendor. Review quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and apply to new tax jurisdictions as necessary. + Collaborate with the Total Rewards Team on annual increases, bonuses, and international employee transfers. + Oversee payroll-centric year-end and year-begin processes. + Coordinate data collection and respond to ad hoc requests from Operations, Accounting, Corporate Tax, and other internal teams. + Execute all required compliance reporting, including W-2, 1095-C, EEO-1, AAP, and VETS. Requirements: + Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, or a related area. + Minimum of 2,000 multi-state employees experience + Balance of technical and functional knowledge of UKG payroll processes, banking, garnishments, time management, and HRIS systems in a multi-state environment. + Strong knowledge of accounting principles, payroll tax laws and compliance, payroll audit/control procedures, and relevant labor laws. + Solid understanding of health and welfare and 401(k) plan design and administration. Benefits: + Great benefits package + Work life balance + Clear career growth path ***INTERVIEWS HAPPENING THIS WEEK*** 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 along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call to dyseidenberg@ astoncarter.com Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $62.50/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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Berkeley Heights,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025. About Aston Carter: 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® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.