Contract Payroll Specialist – Union & NY Expert

Aston Carter; United States; Remote; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Farmingdale, NY for an immediate need in a high-volume payroll operation. This contract role emphasizes ownership of the payroll cycle, including union payroll and multi-state requirements, with a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll, garnishments, and reconciliations, plus strong Excel skills. Immediate impact and collaboration with field managers are key aspects of this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of end-to-end payroll experience.
• Experience with union payroll and collective bargaining agreements.
• Multi-state payroll experience, including New York.
• Strong payroll reconciliations and garnishment processing experience.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Manage union payroll, rates, deductions, and contract requirements.
• Handle new hires, terminations, employee changes, and garnishments.
• Reconcile payroll registers and resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll tax filings, audits, and month-end activities.
• Partner with field teams and managers to ensure payroll accuracy.

Skills

End-to-End Payroll

Union Payroll

Multi-State Payroll

Payroll Reconciliations

Advanced Excel

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Farmingdale, NY for an immediate need in a high-volume payroll operation. This contract role emphasizes ownership of the payroll cycle, including union payroll and multi-state requirements, with a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll, garnishments, and reconciliations, plus strong Excel skills. Immediate impact and collaboration with field managers are key aspects of this opportunity.