Payroll Specialist:

Job Description:

The Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for verifying employee time and pay data, preparing payroll, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate employee records. The role supports both HR and Finance functions by safeguarding payroll integrity and contributing to overall financial accuracy.

Responsibilities:

Process and review employee payroll data, including wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions for accuracy.
Verify and reconcile timekeeping records, ensuring alignment with company policies and labor regulations.
Prepare and submit payroll for processing using payroll systems (e.g., UKG).
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, including pay variances, missing hours, or incorrect deductions.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Manage payroll records, including digital filing and audit-ready documentation.
Assist with payroll reporting, including earnings summaries, tax reports, and labor analysis.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and timekeeping.
Support year-end processes including W-2 preparation and audits.

Essential Skills:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, or related accounting functions.
Proficiency in payroll systems, including UKG (or similar platforms).
Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholdings, and wage laws.
Advanced data entry and Excel skills with high accuracy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Effective communication skills for employee and cross-department interaction.

Work Environment:

This position is 100% onsite, working Monday through Friday with an 8-hour shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bryn Mawr, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/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 onsite position in Bryn Mawr,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

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 for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Posting ID: JP-006034314