• Payroll Administrator

    Aston Carter (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Title: Payroll AdministratorJob Description

     

    Join our dynamic and growing team as a Payroll Administrator, where you will play a crucial role in managing and executing payroll processes. You will be responsible for reviewing and reconciling project timecards, preparing and reviewing weekly payroll data, and handling off-cycle checks, including retroactive pay. Your expertise will be essential in processing expense reports, resolving payroll inquiries, and completing unemployment earnings requests.

    Responsibilities

    + Review and reconcile project timecards prior to weekly pay run.

    + Prepare and review weekly payroll, including data entry and associated reporting.

    + Prepare daily off-cycle checks, including retroactive pay as needed.

    + Handle historical corrections and process expense reports.

    + Research and resolve payroll inquiries from team members via phone or email.

    + Serve as a liaison for payroll team members on project teams.

    + Complete unemployment earnings requests.

    + Set up, update salary and pay-related details, and terminate craft payroll team members.

    + Effectively work and build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

    + Perform additional payroll duties, including union reporting, reconciliation, garnishments, and updating child support records.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's or Associate's degree with 3+ years of payroll experience.

    + Proficiency in payroll processes and historical corrections.

    + Strong skills in Excel, including data views, graphing, and pivot tables.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Familiarity with UKG or Oracle is a plus but not mandatory.

    Work Environment

    The work schedule includes in-office days on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with remote work options on Wednesday and Friday. The team operates from 7 AM to 5 PM, with flexible start times between 7 and 8 AM. This role is hourly, with overtime paid for work exceeding 40 hours. Our modern and spacious office environment fosters a positive and collaborative culture, with a focus on team building and professional development. The payroll department consists of over 12 team members across various functions, including Workforce Management/Timekeeping and Payroll Processing, with separate Payroll Systems/Support teams. The organization processes payroll in-house for nearly every state in the US, offering ample growth opportunities and internal mobility.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $45.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.