Job Title: Payroll Specialist Job Description Our client in Austin, TX is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the team! You will provide daily support to managers, employees, and your team as it relates to any payroll matters. You will work with a team to process bi-weekly payrolls for several companies in multiple states. This role will report to the Payroll Manager. Key Responsibilities: + Responsible for the daily management of the payroll administration + Process bi-weekly payroll, garnishments, child support orders, and balance out benefits with the pay register + Calculate and monitor wages, holiday pay, and other pay components (bonus, commissions, expense reimbursement, etc.) to pay wages and compensation in a correct and timely manner + Prepare, double check, cross check, and review payrolls according to the established deadlines + Submit ACH payments as needed to finance + Provide reports as needed to management, finance, HR, and others as appropriate + Provide excellent customer service to our employees + Maintain professional knowledge and technical skills. Continuously inform oneself about the latest updates in payroll and keep one’s knowledge up to date in function of new developments with the aim of consolidating one’s credibility, by offering a service which is continuously based on up-to-date knowledge. + Be the ambassador of Rules, Values, and Culture. + Other duties as assigned. Hard Skills + Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a payroll specialist working in a highly matrixed environment + Experience processing multi-state payroll + ADP (Workforce Now strongly preferred) + Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices + Exceptional knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field + Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software and databases Soft Skills + Confident attitude + Problem-solving capabilities + Excellent customer service Job Type This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Austin, Texas. Work Environment 8-5pm M-F, based in Austin TX (M-W in office, Thurs/Fri remote). Office space at 5th & Colorado (downtown Austin) with a premium, gorgeous view! Work alongside the AR/Payroll teams in an open-concept office with cubicles. Located in a beautiful high-rise in the heart of downtown Austin, easy to access. The 12th floor offers a bright and beautiful space with fantastic downtown views. Enjoy the friendly and energetic atmosphere, free garage parking, and daily fresh Starbucks coffee. 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.