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Job Description: The Payroll Administrator will oversee the day-to-day operations of payroll services, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. This role involves validating payroll data, collaborating with managed services providers (MSP), and resolving any discrepancies or issues. The position requires a proactive approach to vendor management, process improvement, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

+ Oversee the day-to-day operations of payroll services, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

+ Validate payroll data input from internal HR and finance teams for timely submission to the MSP.

+ Collaborate with the MSP to troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies.

+ Serve as the primary contact between the organization and the MSP.

+ Monitor MSP performance against established SLAs and KPIs.

+ Coordinate payroll system updates, enhancements, or maintenance with the MSP.

+ Address payroll issue escalations and ensure timely resolution and communication.

+ Manage tax filings, employee deductions, and benefit withholdings in partnership with the MSP.

+ Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations and ensure MSP compliance.

+ Identify and implement process improvements in payroll administration.

+ Optimize data flows between HR, finance, and payroll systems.

+ Prepare and review payroll reports, including reconciliation reports, tax filings, and audits.

Qualifications:

+ 5+ years of experience in a payroll administrator or processing role.

+ Advanced multi-state payroll tax knowledge.

+ Experience with Workday and understanding of payroll processing and regulations.

+ Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and vlookups.

+ Experience in managing third-party vendors.

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

+ FPC certification preferred but not required.

+ Innovative and curious mindset.

+ Ability to adapt to organizational changes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.07/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 Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.