Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to manage day-to-day payroll processing for approximately 2,000 employees across 30-60 locations. This role involves supporting a large-scale project integrating Workday and ERP systems, where you will address employee inquiries related to system changes and prevailing wage calculations. Your responsibilities will include processing weekly payroll, ensuring timely approval of time cards, handling payroll corrections, and preparing for upcoming payroll cycles. You will also perform administrative tasks and manage inquiries using Excel and a ticketing system, emphasizing detail-oriented work.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for approximately 2,000 employees across multiple locations.
• Support the integration of Workday and ERP systems, addressing employee questions.
• Process weekly payroll, including templates, commissions, and bonuses.
• Ensure time cards are approved and one-time payments are issued by Monday afternoon.
• Handle payroll corrections and final settlements.
• Generate and send final payroll reports to locations.
• Prepare for upcoming payroll cycles with report setup and checklist management in Workday.
• Perform administrative tasks such as garnishments, child support orders, and VOEs.
• Use Excel templates for processing and manage inquiries through a ticketing system.

Essential Skills

• End-to-end payroll processing experience for large volumes (500-1,000+ employees).
• Multi-state payroll experience.
• Some understanding of prevailing wage.
• Proficiency in Excel, with a willingness to learn pivot tables and XLOOKUP.
• Experience with ticketing systems for managing inquiries.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Workday experience preferred but not strictly necessary.
• Ability to download/save PDFs, generate reports, and follow checklists.
• Ability to work remotely.

Work Environment

The position is fully remote, allowing flexibility in working from any timezone, though EST or CST is ideal. The team currently includes a lead and four payroll specialists, with a new hire recently joining. Training will follow a 'buddy system' approach with one of the existing processors. This role offers significant growth opportunities, including developing Excel skills, gaining tax knowledge, and potentially moving into more administrative or strategic roles.

This position is moving fast! If interested please send your resume to carendas @actalentservices.com with your availability for a 5 minute phone screen.

This is a Contract position based out of Tampa, FL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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.