What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Administrator position at Aston Carter?
Seeking an Experienced Payroll Administrator in the Minneapolis Area!!
Job Description
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the review and reconciliation of project timecards before the weekly pay run. This role involves preparing and reviewing weekly payroll, including data entry of payroll information and associated reporting, as needed. The Payroll Administrator will also prepare daily off-cycle checks, which may include retroactive pay, perform historical corrections, process expense reports, and handle payroll inquiries from team members via phone or email. Additionally, the role serves as a liaison for project teams and handles unemployment earnings requests, setup, salary updates, and termination of craft payroll team members. The position requires effective collaboration with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels and includes additional payroll duties such as union reporting, reconciliation, completing garnishments, and updating child support.
Responsibilities
This position requires working in-office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with the option to work from home on Wednesday and Friday. The team operates between 7 AM and 5 PM, and employees can start their day between 7 AM and 8 AM. This role is hourly, with compensation for any hours worked over 40 in a week. The shared service location houses the majority of Accounting, Finance, and Payroll functions, with over 6,000 employees. The payroll department consists of 12 members divided into three teams responsible for different functions, including Workforce Management/Timekeeping and standard Payroll Processing. The office is modern and spacious, with ongoing upgrades to corporate sites. The company fosters a good culture with team-building activities and outings. Payroll is processed in-house for virtually every state in the US, and there are three Payroll Managers reporting to a Director of Finance Operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $45.00/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
This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 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 for other accommodation options.
Job Description
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the review and reconciliation of project timecards before the weekly pay run. This role involves preparing and reviewing weekly payroll, including data entry of payroll information and associated reporting, as needed. The Payroll Administrator will also prepare daily off-cycle checks, which may include retroactive pay, perform historical corrections, process expense reports, and handle payroll inquiries from team members via phone or email. Additionally, the role serves as a liaison for project teams and handles unemployment earnings requests, setup, salary updates, and termination of craft payroll team members. The position requires effective collaboration with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels and includes additional payroll duties such as union reporting, reconciliation, completing garnishments, and updating child support.
Responsibilities
- Review and reconcile project timecards before the weekly pay run.
- Prepare and review weekly payroll, including data entry of payroll information.
- Prepare daily off-cycle checks, including retroactive pay as needed.
- Perform historical corrections and process expense reports.
- Research and resolve payroll inquiries from team members via phone or email.
- Serve as payroll team member liaison for project teams.
- Complete unemployment earnings requests.
- Handle setup, salary updates, and termination of craft payroll team members.
- Manage additional payroll duties such as union reporting, reconciliation, garnishments, and updating child support.
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree with 3 years of payroll experience.
- Proficiency in Excel, including data views, graphing, and pivot tables.
- Experience with UKG or Oracle is a plus but not mandatory.
This position requires working in-office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with the option to work from home on Wednesday and Friday. The team operates between 7 AM and 5 PM, and employees can start their day between 7 AM and 8 AM. This role is hourly, with compensation for any hours worked over 40 in a week. The shared service location houses the majority of Accounting, Finance, and Payroll functions, with over 6,000 employees. The payroll department consists of 12 members divided into three teams responsible for different functions, including Workforce Management/Timekeeping and standard Payroll Processing. The office is modern and spacious, with ongoing upgrades to corporate sites. The company fosters a good culture with team-building activities and outings. Payroll is processed in-house for virtually every state in the US, and there are three Payroll Managers reporting to a Director of Finance Operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $45.00/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 hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 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 for other accommodation options.
Salary : $22 - $45
