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Payroll Coordinator

Aston Carter
Downey, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
Job Title: Payroll Coordinator

6-month Contract-to-Hire

Onsite Monday-Friday in Downey, CA.

Job Description

Luxury lifestyle company is seeking a dedicated Payroll Coordinator to assist with processing bi-weekly payroll accurately using the Ultimate Software (UltiPro) system. The role ensures compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll processing and involves managing Time & Attendance, maintaining precise payroll records, and supporting the company's retirement plan and workers’ compensation audits.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with processing bi-weekly payroll accurately using the Ultimate Software (UltiPro) system.
  • Manage Time & Attendance with support staff and supervisors while maintaining precise payroll records.
  • Process and verify employee payroll changes, deductions, garnishments, regular checks, and manual checks.
  • Coordinate resolution with payroll system representatives for ongoing inquiries and requests.
  • Support the company's retirement plan and ensure timely processing.
  • Coordinate and support retirement plan and workers’ compensation audits.
  • Maintain control of company payroll files with strict confidentiality.
  • Maintain a filing system for payroll and related records.
  • Research and resolve questions from managers and employees related to payroll processing, such as PTO and tax questions.
  • Assist the Finance department with additional clerical and administrative duties as needed.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in payroll processing, specifically with multi-state operations.
  • Proficiency in using payroll systems such as UltiPro, UKG, or Kronos.
  • Experience with garnishments and processing payroll for over 350 employees.
  • Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree is nice to have, with a minimum of an Associate's degree required.
  • Accounting experience is advantageous, including experience with journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now is beneficial.

Work Environment

This position is 100% on-site and requires a professional demeanor. The role involves working closely with both the payroll team and other departments to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Downey, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $33.65/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 fully onsite position in Downey,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 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.

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