Payroll Administrator

Payroll Specialist Opportunity

Leading aerospace company looking for their next Payroll Specialist! Great career opportunity to work with a mission-driven and dedicated company. Qualifications : 3+ years of experience in payroll. Intermediate level in Excel, including pivots, SUMIF, and VLOOKUP functions. Experience processing payroll for 300+ employees. Must have experience processing payroll for alternative work schedules.

Job Description : The Payroll Administrator is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the payroll function within a local business unit. This involves maintaining employee and contractor timecards, preparing necessary Excel files for payrolls, ensuring accurate vacation accrual balances, and acting as a liaison between the site and corporate payroll. Additionally, the role requires effective communication with employees regarding timecard and payroll issues.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain employee timesheets in Made2Manage (ERP) and Unanet (timekeeping) for approximately 350 site employees.
• Prepare and send hours files to corporate payroll and staffing agencies.
• Maintain records of employee vacation and sick accruals.
• Track meal break times and provide reporting.
• Track employee shift differentials.
• Process employee safety reimbursements.
• Process employee final checks and special payments.
• Respond to employee timecard and payroll-related inquiries.
• Interface between employees and corporate payroll on pay-related issues.
• Maintain databases, reports, and records necessary to support payroll activities.
• Perform timecard audits to ensure accurate recording of time to government contracts.
• Provide administrative assistance to the HR department.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all payroll information according to company policies and procedures.

Pay and Benefits : The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $37.00 / 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 onsite position in San Diego, CA. Application Deadline : This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 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, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.