• Payroll Specialist

    Aston Carter (Wauwatosa, WI)


    Payroll Specialist (4-Month Contract) – Manufacturing Industry

     

    Contract Duration: 4 Months

     

    Department: Finance/HR

     

    Reports To: Payroll Manager or HR Director

    Position Summary:

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Payroll Specialist to support our payroll operations during a 4-month contract period. This role is critical in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our manufacturing workforce. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Accurately process and validate payroll data for hourly and salaried employees.

    + Conduct audits and reconciliations to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.

    + Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and timekeeping via phone and email.

    + Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory standards.

    + Assist with payroll tax filings and compliance at federal, state, and local levels.

    + Support special payroll runs, including bonuses, off-cycle payments, and expatriate payrolls.

    + Generate and distribute payroll reports for internal stakeholders and external auditors.

    + Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to support payroll-related initiatives and process improvements.

    + Participate in onboarding and training related to payroll systems and procedures.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Minimum of 1 year of experience in payroll processing or a related field.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general spreadsheet management.

    + Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling sensitive data.

    + Effective written and verbal communication skills.

    + Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.

    + Comfortable handling routine inquiries with professionalism and discretion.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with ADP or similar payroll/timekeeping systems.

    + Basic understanding of payroll tax laws and compliance requirements.

    + Exposure to accounting functions or general ledger reconciliation.

    + Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and audit processes.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/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 Wauwatosa,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

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