• Payroll Specialist

    Aston Carter (Fargo, ND)


    Join our team as a Payroll Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely payroll and leave processing across bi-weekly cycles. This position requires a strong understanding of multi-state compliance, tax regulations, and a passion for process improvement.

     

    •️ Key Responsibilities:

    + Process two bi-weekly payrolls for exempt, non-exempt, and bonus-eligible employees

    + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations

    + Administer wage garnishments, child support, and tax levies

    + Track and verify leave-related time entries (FMLA, state-specific, and company policies)

    + Conduct regular audits of payroll data and system configurations

    + Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide policy guidance

    + Draft internal memos and manage information requests

    + Maintain and improve payroll SOPs and support related projects

    • Required Skills:

    + 2+ years of experience in multi-unit/multi-state payroll processing

    + Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance standards

    + Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., Paycom), data entry, and timekeeping

    + Ability to manage multiple priorities and requests across departments

    + Excellent communication and organizational skills

    + Self-motivated with a process-oriented mindset

    • Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with garnishment and benefit administration

    + Ability to create and maintain clear organizational systems

    + Commitment to delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $55000.00/yr.

     

    Unlimited PTOMedical, dental, vision, disability, HSA

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.