• Sr. Payroll Lead

    Aston Carter (Portland, OR)


    Job Title: Sr. Payroll LeadJob Description

     

    We are seeking an experienced Sr. Payroll Lead to join our team on a contract basis, with the potential for extension. This hybrid position offers flexibility, allowing you to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays, while being in the office from Tuesday to Thursday. You will be responsible for managing payroll processing and auditing tasks for a large employee base, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage payroll tasks, focusing on processing, reviewing, auditing, and quarter-end/year-end activities.

    + Handle biweekly payroll for a team of 5, managing the salaries of 6,500 – 7,500 employees.

    + Review and approve off-cycle checks submitted by the payroll team.

    + Address complex payroll inquiries, including leave and escalated questions.

    + Audit data flow from Workday to ADP and ensure tax assignments are correct.

    + Generate ADP reports and preview year-end reports to prevent W-2 errors.

    + Collaborate with a payroll accountant for auditing and reviewing entries in UKG.

    + Perform audits, address multi-state tax issues, and document audit processes.

    + Work with the Payroll Lead and Analyst to maintain smooth operations.

    + Administer end-to-end payroll processing, adhering to Sarbanes compliance.

    + Audit payroll outcomes to ensure compliance with tax filings, garnishments, and wage reporting.

    + Oversee year-end close procedures, validate YTD reporting, and assist in W-2 form issuance.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of experience in high-volume payroll processing (over 2,000 headcount).

    + Proficiency in payroll review and reconciliations for Salaried Exempt and Hourly Non-Exempt employees.

    + Multistate payroll experience, including Oregon and California.

    + Expertise in payroll audit, tax filings, and associated processes.

    + Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Vantage or Payforce, and UKG Dimension or ADP E-time.

    + Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs), Workday, and process documentation.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Preferred experience with Workday and process documentation.

    + Previous management or payroll management experience is a plus.

    Work Environment

    This role offers a hybrid work environment with flexibility for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. The working hours start at either 8am or 9am PST. The office setting is collaborative, emphasizing teamwork and effective communication. You will engage with both internal and external partners to implement solutions and ensure compliance with payroll standards.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $42.00/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 Portland,OR.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 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.