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Job Title: Payroll Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Analyst to manage and maintain complex rules for time and attendance systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and managing accrual configurations and serving as a technical subject matter expert for timekeeping and accrual systems.

Responsibilities

+ Maintain complex rules for time and attendance systems, including schedules, time codes, accruals, holidays, and exception policies.

+ Design and manage accrual configurations for PTO, sick, vacation, and other leave types in accordance with state, federal, and company policies.

+ Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for timekeeping and accrual systems, providing support to HR, Payroll, and Finance teams.

+ Conduct audits of time and accrual data to ensure compliance, accuracy, and alignment with GL reporting and labor costing.

+ Partner with Payroll and Finance teams to ensure that time data is correctly mapped for payroll processing and financial accruals.

+ Create and maintain detailed documentation of configuration logic, calculation methodology, and workflow design.

+ Support regression and user acceptance testing (UAT) for system enhancements, patches, and new functionality related to time and accrual systems.

+ Generate and automate recurring reports and dashboards that provide insight into labor, leave balances, and accrual liabilities.

+ Analyze legislative and policy changes impacting accruals and timekeeping, recommending and implementing necessary system adjustments.

+ Collaborate with IT and third-party vendors on system enhancements, interface improvements, and integration projects.

+ Monitor deliverables and timelines, proactively flagging risks and delays, and ensuring timely completion of tasks and milestones.

+ Maintain detailed documentation of data requirements, workflow diagrams, test plans, and outcomes.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in timekeeping systems such as Kronos and ADP Vantage Now.

+ Strong skills in Excel and managing large data sets.

+ Understanding of accruals, audits, and general ledger processes.

+ 3-5+ years of experience in a related field.

+ 3+ years of experience with ADP systems.

+ Bachelor's degree preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with Ultrax is a plus.

+ Ability to handle employee record file numbers.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position, with a preference for candidates located near Los Angeles. You will work within a team of four and report to the HRIS Finance Manager. The company offers the opportunity to be part of a growing, stable billion-dollar organization.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $51.00 - $54.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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.