Onsite Payroll & Benefits Admin (Contract)

Aston Carter; North Dakota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll and benefits administration in Fargo, ND. This contract role emphasizes accurate data entry, reconciliations, and record maintenance within established processes.

Responsibilities include processing benefit contributions, health plan eligibility, and premium payments, plus support for reporting and special projects using Excel. Ideal for candidates with payroll/benefits experience and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of payroll, benefits, accounting support, or an administrative role preferred.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
• Experience with reconciliations, payment posting, or other basic accounting functions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and post payroll-related benefit contributions, including health, pension, and 401(k) plans.
• Perform data entry, audits, reconciliations, and record maintenance to ensure accuracy.
• Review eligibility for health plan coverage and process premium payments.
• Support accident claim administration by preparing and tracking required documentation.
• Assist with reporting, research, and special projects using Microsoft Excel.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Customer service

Reconciliations

Education

Associate's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll and benefits administration in Fargo, ND. This contract role emphasizes accurate data entry, reconciliations, and record maintenance within established processes.

Responsibilities include processing benefit contributions, health plan eligibility, and premium payments, plus support for reporting and special projects using Excel. Ideal for candidates with payroll/benefits experience and strong customer service skills.