Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Job Description

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for obtaining and entering accurate HR information and payroll data into the payroll system. This role involves analyzing and inputting timecard data, ensuring employee wages are paid correctly, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. You will process payroll changes, track certified reports for compliance, and cultivate strong relationships with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Enter HR information and payroll data accurately and timely into the payroll system.

Analyze and input timecard data to ensure accurate payroll processing.

Maintain confidentiality of all company, employee, and customer data.

Ensure employee wages comply with all applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Seek assistance to resolve or report problems when necessary.

Process payroll changes including new hires, promotions, terminations, transfers, and more.

Ensure compliance and follow controls to achieve error-free payroll.

Respond accurately and timely to management and employee inquiries.

Consult with others to resolve issues and communicate with concerned parties.

Track and submit certified reports for prevailing wage jobs.

Scan, archive, and file payroll-related documents according to company policies.

Cultivate strong and cooperative working relationships with customers.

Essential Skills

2-5 years of Payroll experience.

Experience with union payroll and certified payroll reporting.

Knowledge of prevailing wage and union agreements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with in-house payroll systems.

Proficiency in reconciliation processes.

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote role, allowing you to work from any state. The position supports various unions, with all unions paid weekly. The team is rapidly growing, and the work involves processing weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for up to 700 employees across 10 different unions. The company is in a major growth mode, with the payroll department expanding to 20+ individuals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 / 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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.