Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to join our team. This role involves managing payroll processes and timesheets for a large employee population, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and supporting internal audits. This temporary position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on precision and efficiency.

Responsibilities :

• Administer semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles for approximately 2,000 employees.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions, including regular pay, bonuses, and corrections.
• Manage and audit employee timesheets using Costpoint (Time & Expense and Timesheets modules).
• Perform frequent timesheet corrections and resolve discrepancies in compliance with company and government policies.
• Utilize Costpoint extensively for payroll and timekeeping functions.
• Leverage UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) as a supplementary tool for workforce management (preferred but not required).
• Use Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs) to analyze payroll data, generate reports, and support audits.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for internal and external compliance reviews.
• Ensure payroll practices align with government contracting regulations, particularly DoD standards.
• Support internal audits and respond to inquiries from finance, HR, and external agencies.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

This is a hybrid role with one day onsite. The team consists of three other payroll analysts / specialists, and you will report to the Director of Payroll. The work environment is collaborative and fast-paced, offering a great opportunity for professional growth. 32-40 hours per week in December, 40 hours per week in January, 24-40 hours in February (Someone is out on FMLA) Open-ended contract till February, potential for extension, potential to go perm.

Contact Me : Kaitland Clawson

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract position based out of Alexandria, VA.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $48.08 / 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 :

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.

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.