Senior Payroll And Benefits Analyst

Job Title: Senior Payroll and Benefits Analyst

Job Description

As a Senior Payroll and Benefits Analyst, you will play a critical role in managing and analyzing leave status reports, reviewing state pay overrides, and making historical corrections through manual entries. You will document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and resolve inquiries from internal team members. Additionally, you will be involved in new process developments, particularly Quick Reference Guides (QRGs).

Responsibilities

• Compare and analyze manual leave status reports.
• Review state pay overrides to ensure compliance.
• Make manual entries for historical corrections on timecard reports.
• Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll and benefits processes.
• Resolve and handle inquiries from internal team members regarding payroll and benefits.
• Assist in developing new processes, including Quick Reference Guides (QRGs).
  
  

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience in Payroll, Leave of Absence (LOA), and Benefits administration.
• Strong background in Payroll with experience in LOA and its relation to payroll.
• Proficiency in data analytics and reporting.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle and UKG is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with other large ERP and HRIS systems.
  
  

Work Environment

This position reports into the Payroll department, which is divided into two groups. You will support the team in Payroll Support, Payroll Tax, and Union Reporting, as well as Payroll Workforce Management and Payroll Processing. The work schedule includes in-office days on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with remote work options on Wednesday and Friday. The team operates from 7 AM to 5 PM, allowing flexible start times between 7 AM and 8 AM. This role is hourly with overtime compensation for hours exceeding 40 per week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $50.00/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 Minneapolis,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 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.