Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for preparing and processing weekly payroll, ensuring the accurate setup and maintenance of employee records, and handling various payroll-related tasks in a multistate and multibrand environment.

ResponsibilitiesPrepare and process weekly payroll and complete final balancing of assigned pay groups.Ensure accurate setup of newly hired employees and ongoing maintenance of existing employees in HR systems.Verify accuracy of approved timesheets.Accurately process and document employee changes.Systematically load commission, stipend, and bonus payments with a focus on timeliness and accuracy.Process stop payment and off-cycle paycheck corrections as needed and ensure bank processing via positive pay notification.Calculate and process manual check corrections for overpayments and tax adjustments.Process garnishments and levies in accordance with federal and state requirements.Create a variety of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports as needed.Analyze current payroll policies and procedures and proactively recommend enhancements to management.Stay abreast of leading trends, best practices, laws, rules, and regulations related to payroll.Administer completion of verification of employment (VOE) requests.Respond to inquiries, counsel, and resolve colleague payroll and time issues.Provide excellent customer service to all customers, including colleagues, consultants, and associates.Essential Skills1-2+ years of payroll processing experience.Proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables and V-lookups.Experience with payroll adjustments and payroll tax.Experience with multi-state payroll processing.Additional Skills & QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent.Work Environment

This position is office-based, requiring attendance five days a week. The company offers a great team environment with opportunities for growth in other departments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norcross,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2025.

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\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

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.

\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\n

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:

\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\n

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.

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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.

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