Payroll Specialist Manufacturing company seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee compensation. This role is crucial for maintaining compliance with payroll regulations, optimizing processes, and supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries. Job Description: As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payroll operations across the assigned business units. You will be responsible for managing bi-weekly payroll processes, ensuring precise calculations, maintaining HRIS data, and supporting compliance and benefit management. Responsibilities: + Manage and deliver timely, accurate bi-weekly payrolls. (multistate) + Ensure precise calculation of employee pay, deductions, and withholdings. + Provide payroll data to payroll processor and resolve any discrepancies. + Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS system. + Monitor payroll inbox for HR updates and input changes into the system. + Support accurate time tracking for exempt and non-exempt employees. + Review benefit files and ensure all employee benefits are correctly reflected in payroll. + Upload garnishments and manage related communications via Smart Compliance. + Collaborate with all divisions to gather accurate payroll information. + Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors, preparing documentation and responding to inquiries. + Complete monthly absence reporting and assist with quarter- and year-end close duties. + Prepare and update payroll policies and process documentation. + Open and distribute incoming mail; scan and process payroll-related items. + Attend training sessions and seminars to stay current on payroll practices. + Contribute to the development and documentation of policies and standard operating procedures. Qualifications: + 3+ years of experience in payroll processing + Must have experience in ADP WFN + Experience processing multi-state payroll + Ability to process 500+ employees Location: + Denver, Colorado, 80237 + Hybrid work schedule - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote after training Pay and Benefits 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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Denver,CO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 28, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.