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Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Job Description

This role involves performing a wide variety payroll functions and special projects in support of all business areas. The individual is expected to exercise discretion in the disposition of both routine and non-routine matters. The position provides customer service to employees, including management, regarding payroll questions or issues. The role is responsible for leading the development of scalable processes, overseeing the payroll systems environment, and ensuring timely and accurate payroll submission and reporting. During off payroll cycles, the specialist will work on special projects, clean-ups, customer communication, and answering questions.

Responsibilities

- Manage payroll processes for both exempt and non-exempt workforce.

- Oversee and manage time clock systems.

- Provide customer service and support to employees and management regarding payroll inquiries.

- Lead the development of scalable payroll processes.

- Ensure timely and accurate payroll submission and reporting.

- Conduct payroll reconciliation and cleanup tasks.

- Communicate effectively with employees and management to resolve payroll issues.

Essential Skills

- 2+ years of experience with ADP Workforce Now.

- Proficient knowledge of federal and state tax withholding requirements.

- Understanding of garnishment procedures, wage and hour laws, FLSA, Social Security, and Medicare withholding.

- Sound understanding of payroll accounting requirements and their relation to the General Ledger.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

- Experience with Bullhorn or similar timekeeping systems.

- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- HRIS experience is a plus.

- Canadian payroll experience is a plus.

Work Environment

This position is hybrid, requiring three days onsite (typically Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and two days remote, with some flexibility in days and hours.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62000.00 - $68000.00/yr.

Role is perm but paid hourly so that if they work OT they can make more monies.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lakewood,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.