Job Title: Payroll SpecialistJob Description We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage weekly and bi-weekly payrolls using HRIS and ADP/Payroll systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for entering pay changes, validating benefit deductions, ensuring compliance with garnishment and tax changes, and providing support for payroll-related queries and issues. Responsibilities + Own weekly and bi-weekly payrolls using relevant HRIS and ADP/Payroll systems. + Enter pay changes during compensation cycles and ongoing activities such as new hires and separations. Provide variable pay and additional earnings data to ADP for processing and audit for accuracy. + Work between systems to enter and validate 401(K) changes. + Validate benefit deductions and changes during the year and open enrollment. + Ensure garnishment and tax changes are uploaded in ADP Smart Compliance. + Complete and respond to employment verification, garnishment, and unemployment state queries. + Provide support for occasional registration in new states. + Respond to unique staff questions related to payroll and benefits and process changes in a timely manner. + Reinforce the use of the employee portal for routine questions. + Research and resolve problems associated with payroll, tax, and benefits. + Provide support to Accounting on general ledger-related payroll transactions. + Perform annual year-end reporting as needed. + Audit ADP/payroll system to ensure correct changes, especially for the new calendar year. + Enter occasional vacation and PTO adjustments. + Reinforce and support self-service benefits enrollment for new hires and changes for existing employees. + Work with appropriate partners to research and resolve benefit-related issues. + Provide data from HRIS/ADP for quarterly New York Paid Family Leave billing. + Provide data from HRIS/ADP to complete workers' compensation and leave forms. + Support necessary communication to administer these programs. + Assist in the annual open enrollment process and support deduction change process in ADP/HRIS. + Audit benefit changes following open enrollment and resolve issues. + Audit HSA and 401K goal maximums, catch-up limits, and employer match limits in ADP/HRIS prior to the new plan year and as needed. Essential Skills + 3+ years of payroll processing experience. + Experience with Paycor or ADP system (preferred). Additional Skills & Qualifications + Accounting degree (associate or bachelor's) is nice to have. Work Environment The position is based in Wayzata, with work-from-home flexibility as needed. The company has a family-feel culture and cares deeply about its employees. The role will involve working in a relaxed environment with initial months dedicated to learning and observation. The company processes payroll for 19 states, including weekly processing for hourly employees in NY and bi-weekly for full-time employees. 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.