Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Payroll Specialist to efficiently manage the payroll for approximately 2,900 employees. This includes both contract and full-time employees, split bi-weekly, resulting in processing around 1,500 employees each week. You will utilize UKG Pro for payroll processing and ensure compliance with payroll taxes, tax laws, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for approximately 2,900 employees on a bi-weekly schedule, managing both contract and full-time staff.
• Utilize UKG Pro software for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with payroll taxes, including understanding of tax laws, regulations, and paid family leave.
• Address and resolve employee inquiries related to payroll.
• Leverage BI portals for payroll reporting and effectively use these reports.
• Participate in ad-hoc tax projects as required.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3-5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Proficient in using UKG Pro for workforce management.
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes and compliance requirements.

Work Environment

This position is within a completely virtual mental health startup, focusing on adolescents. The role allows for flexible, remote work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/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 Jul 20, 2026.

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® Platinum Award 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.