Payroll Specialist IV

Payroll Specialist IV

This is a remote position operating in the PST timezone that requires a credit check. The Payroll Specialist is a seasoned, customer-focused finance professional who consistently delivers high-quality and timely results. The role demands the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. The position is intended to provide additional support to the existing team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, including error resolution, processing validation, and compliance with internal / external policies.
• Manage transitions to other Payroll Service Providers (PSPs), including parallel testing and reruns.
• Oversee Outsourced Payroll Service Providers to ensure timely receipt and processing of all information.
• Verify payroll entries such as new hires, terminations, wage changes, and status changes for 100% accuracy.
• Reconcile final output files and balance financials with core HR data, approving relevant reports.
• Conduct research on complex issues or questions with minimal supervision.
• Build and improve payroll processes, ensuring adequate internal controls and driving efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with payroll taxes, stock-based compensation, benefits tax, statutory audits, and internal policies.
• Assist in auditing and processing monthly payroll, focusing on error resolution and policy compliance.
• Support the setup of new entities and integration of mergers and acquisitions activities.
• Participate in regular meetings to drive continuous process improvement.
• Influence peers and cross-functional teams, building skills to influence stakeholders at the next level.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote and operates within the PST timezone. The work environment is fast-paced and requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data manipulation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Menlo Park, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.

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.