Payroll Administrator at Aston Carter

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

45.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Processes, Historical Corrections, Excel, Data Entry, Reporting, Expense Reports, Payroll Inquiries, Union Reporting, Garnishments, Child Support Records, Project Timecards, Off-cycle Checks, Unemployment Earnings Requests, Salary Setup, Team Collaboration, Communication

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Job Title: Payroll Administrator Job Description Join our dynamic and growing team as a Payroll Administrator, where you will play a crucial role in managing and executing payroll processes. You will be responsible for reviewing and reconciling project timecards, preparing and reviewing weekly payroll data, and handling off-cycle checks, including retroactive pay. Your expertise will be essential in processing expense reports, resolving payroll inquiries, and completing unemployment earnings requests. Responsibilities Review and reconcile project timecards prior to weekly pay run. Prepare and review weekly payroll, including data entry and associated reporting. Prepare daily off-cycle checks, including retroactive pay as needed. Handle historical corrections and process expense reports. Research and resolve payroll inquiries from team members via phone or email. Serve as a liaison for payroll team members on project teams. Complete unemployment earnings requests. Set up, update salary and pay-related details, and terminate craft payroll team members. Effectively work and build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels. Perform additional payroll duties, including union reporting, reconciliation, garnishments, and updating child support records. Essential Skills Bachelor's or Associate's degree with 3+ years of payroll experience. Proficiency in payroll processes and historical corrections. Strong skills in Excel, including data views, graphing, and pivot tables. Additional Skills & Qualifications Familiarity with UKG or Oracle is a plus but not mandatory. Work Environment The work schedule includes in-office days on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with remote work options on Wednesday and Friday. The team operates from 7 AM to 5 PM, with flexible start times between 7 and 8 AM. This role is hourly, with overtime paid for work exceeding 40 hours. Our modern and spacious office environment fosters a positive and collaborative culture, with a focus on team building and professional development. The payroll department consists of over 12 team members across various functions, including Workforce Management/Timekeeping and Payroll Processing, with separate Payroll Systems/Support teams. The organization processes payroll in-house for nearly every state in the US, offering ample growth opportunities and internal mobility. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $45.00/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 Minneapolis,MN. 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 for other accommodation options.

Responsibilities

The Payroll Administrator will manage and execute payroll processes, including reviewing and reconciling project timecards and preparing weekly payroll data. They will also handle off-cycle checks and resolve payroll inquiries from team members.