Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. employees. The successful candidate will ensure timely and accurate payroll runs while maintaining compliance with applicable tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and company policies. This role is crucial for overseeing payroll processes across multiple states and jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, and providing exceptional employee support.

Responsibilities

+ Manage end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. employees, ensuring timely and accurate payroll runs (bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly).

+ Oversee payroll for multiple states and jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and company policies.

+ Review and ensure the correct application of employee deductions (taxes, benefits, garnishments, etc.) and ensure payments are made to the appropriate third parties.

+ Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and other regulatory requirements.

+ Open tickets and partner with payroll tax reporting specialists to address payroll tax-related issues.

+ Ensure timely filing of tax documents (e.g., 941, 940, W-2s, W-3s, etc.) and ensure proper record-keeping of payroll information.

+ Work with external auditors for payroll-related audits, providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with audit findings.

+ Enter and maintain employee information in the payroll system.

+ Stay current with payroll software developments and recommend updates or new systems as necessary.

+ Manage and configure the payroll system for open enrollment, ensuring accurate setup of benefit plans, rates, and employee eligibility.

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for employees with payroll-related inquiries, including timesheet, tax, garnishment, and pay discrepancies.

+ Provide guidance on payroll-related matters, including payroll policies, pay schedules, and deductions.

+ Identify opportunities for streamlining payroll processes, improving accuracy, and increasing efficiency.

+ Implement best practices to reduce payroll errors and enhance operational productivity.

Essential Skills

+ 3 years of payroll processing experience.

+ Experience with multistate payroll processing (Federal, State, and Local Tax).

+ Year-end support experience.

+ Proficiency in payroll software such as ADP, Paychex, Workday, and Kronos.

+ Knowledge of payroll tax regulations.

+ Strong skills in payroll accounting.

+ Experience with VLOOKUP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with payroll software developments.

+ Ability to manage and configure payroll systems for open enrollment.

+ Excellent communication skills for employee support.

+ Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements.

Work Environment

This is a fully in-office role with the potential to transition to a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office) after six months or longer, depending on training. The Payroll Specialist will work out of the plant location, closely collaborating with the People & Culture Department, which consists of a friendly and outgoing four-person team. The fast-paced environment includes frequent interactions with production staff on-site, requiring the ability to address questions and meet deadlines efficiently.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $31.25

- 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 Brookfield,CT.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 2024.

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 ...@astoncarter.com ( ...@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.