Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: On-site | Manufacturing Facility

Reports To: HR Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurately and timely processing weekly and biweekly payroll for approximately 200 employees at a manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations and serves as a key partner to HR, Finance, and Operations. The Payroll Specialist will use Workday Payroll as the primary system of record and will support hourly and salaried populations, including shift differentials, overtime, and production-related pay elements.

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for union and non-union employees in a manufacturing environment
• Maintain and audit employee payroll data in Workday, including new hires, terminations, job changes, and pay adjustments
• Review and validate timekeeping data, including:
• Overtime
• Shift premiums and differentials
• Attendance and production-based pay elements
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with:
• FLSA and applicable wage and hour laws
• Federal, state, and local tax requirements
• Garnishments, child support, and levies
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Partner with HR on benefits deductions, leave of absence impacts, and employee data changes
• Coordinate payroll-related audits and provide support during internal and external reviews
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and journal entries for Finance
• Support year-end activities including W-2 processing and audits
• Maintain payroll documentation and ensure data confidentiality
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline payroll processes within Workday

Required:

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• Hands-on experience processing weekly and biweekly payroll
• Workday Payroll experience (core payroll and time integration)
• Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, overtime rules, and payroll compliance
• High attention to detail and demonstrated accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred)

Preferred:

• Experience supporting a workforce of 150+ employees
• Exposure to union payroll or collective bargaining agreements
• Experience partnering with time and attendance systems integrated to Workday
• Manufacturing environment experience with shift work and premiums

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Professional communication and customer service mindset

Work Environment

The position is fully onsite at a Lead Acid Facility, requiring blood draws every 6 months. The schedule is Monday to Thursday, and Fridays off. 4, 10 hour shifts. Temporary position 4-6 months covering for a LOA.

This is a Contract position based out of Attica, IN.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $36.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Attica,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2026.

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.