Payroll Administrator
Aston Carter
Job Title: Payroll AdministratorJob Description
Update and maintain current employee payroll information in HRMS/Payroll database as needed. Check timesheets for completeness and accuracy and coordinate corrections with managers. Audit timecards and import and balance hours from Time System. Review and process pays adhering to state regulations and company policies. Calculate overtime, pay rate differential, and other applicable special pay calculations. Place stop payments and direct deposit reversals as needed. Prepare and balance pay data and manual adjustment batches. Complete pay transactions: leave of absence, transfers, job status changes, and terminations. Calculate and process manual checks as needed. Validate payroll preview data using various reports and Excel templates and complete corrections prior to transmission. Meet payroll transmission deadlines. Research discrepancies effectively, make appropriate corrections, and respond promptly to manager and employee inquiries. Maintain effective working relationships with other departments. Provide support to Human Resources, operations, and department leaders with payroll processes. Assist with handling Payroll Questions Email Inbox. Calculate retroactive pay adjustments. Complete and process garnishments from distribution to setup. Review payroll salary allocation changes for accuracy and assign as needed. Provide paycheck calculation guidance to employees when needed. Assist managers and employees with time card procedure inquiries and training. Calculate paid time off accrual adjustments. Develop and distribute custom payroll reports. Assist in training Payroll Practitioner I staff. Assist with special projects, participate in meetings, and complete other duties as assigned by management.
Hard Skills
HRMS/Payroll database management
Timesheet auditing
Pay calculations
Manual check processing
Payroll data validation
Garnishment processing
Custom payroll report development
Soft Skills
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Problem-solving
Time management
Team collaboration
Employee support
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Los Angeles, California.
Work Environment
On-site 5 days a week with potential to go hybrid down the line if performance is exceptional.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.