Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Title : Payroll SpecialistJob Description

Join our dynamic team as a Payroll Specialist, where you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. This position involves handling moderately complex payroll tasks, maintaining payroll records, and addressing payroll-related inquiries to support seamless payroll operations.

Responsibilities

Prepare, process, and handle payroll data and systems in accordance with company policies and governmental regulations.

Address complex payroll-related inquiries, issues, or discrepancies.

Collaborate with various departments and locations to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Process high volume payroll for 1300 employees across multiple states, including OR, WA, and ID.

Handle state taxes, earnings, and deductions, including garnishments.

Essential Skills

5+ years of experience in full cycle payroll.

Fundamental Payroll Certificate (FPC) or willingness to obtain Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) within 12-18 months.

Proficiency in UKG Pro (formerly Ultipro) and MS Office, particularly Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas, conditional formatting).

Experience with employment taxes, earnings, and deductions.

High level of attention to detail, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in the insurance or healthcare industries is a plus.

Skills in process improvement and cross-functional processes.

Personable and professional demeanor with excellent customer service skills.

Work Environment

This role operates in a team-driven environment characterized by high levels of communication, empathy, and transparency. The company culture is collaborative, encouraging direct and open dialogue. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% match, and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program. Eligible employees will accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per year, in addition to seven paid holidays annually.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hillsboro, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00 / 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 hybrid position in Hillsboro,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.