

Payroll Manager
Aston Carter
Posted Friday, August 29, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005513119
We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Manager to oversee all aspects of payroll management, including routine processing, tax and benefits compliance, and reporting for both Shipside and Shoreside operations. This role involves managing the payroll process, creating paysheets, calculating fields, and ensuring the accuracy of results. You will handle stock-based compensation processing, including RSU’s and ESPP, for proper income reporting and tax withholding. Additionally, you will develop weekly payroll forecasts for Treasury and prepare payroll-related reports, including governmental and regulatory filings.
Responsibilities
- Monitor changes and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors and manage payroll-related audits.
- Collaborate with IT & HRIS to optimize system functionality and exploit opportunities for integration with key stakeholders.
- Scale and analyze payroll processes and controls to identify efficiencies, drive change, and optimize systems.
- Provide world-class customer service timely and accurately to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage complex departmental and organizational initiatives.
- Build scalable processes to recruit, train, and develop business professionals to support the payroll department.
- Lead performance review processes with leadership across the organization.
- Perform other job-related functions as assigned.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Workday experience is preferred but not required.
- PeopleSoft certifications in Payroll, Workforce Management, and Time & Labor are preferred.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is preferred.
- Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is preferred.
Work Environment
This position offers a hybrid schedule with remote work on Wednesdays and Fridays. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, including a 1-hour lunch break. The role requires collaboration with various departments, providing a dynamic and engaging work environment.
Contact Information
Email: rluczun@astoncarter.com