Remote Part-Time Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

HSA

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Specialist / Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations during a high-volume period. This contract role requires processing complex payrolls with accuracy and confidentiality, including shift differentials, overtime, and deductions, while collaborating with HR and finance.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in high-volume payroll, strong knowledge of wage-and-hour regulations, and proficiency with Kronos, ADP, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience processing payroll in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices, procedures, and compliance requirements, including wage and hour regulations.
• Hands-on experience calculating and administering shift differentials, overtime, and other complex pay elements.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills when handling sensitive payroll data.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness.
• Review, validate, and reconcile payroll data, including shift diffs, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and other pay adjustments.
• Ensure payroll is administered in compliance with company policies, wage and hour regulations, and applicable payroll laws.
• Audit timekeeping records and investigate discrepancies related to hours worked, pay rates, differential pay, and other earnings.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll calculations, pay statements, and related issues.
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and payroll-related documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support payroll projects and process improvement initiatives, contributing ideas to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Wage and hour regulations

Kronos

ADP

Excel (pivot tables)

Attention to detail

Timekeeping systems

Tools

Kronos

PeopleSoft

ADP Workforce Now

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Specialist / Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations during a high-volume period. This contract role requires processing complex payrolls with accuracy and confidentiality, including shift differentials, overtime, and deductions, while collaborating with HR and finance.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in high-volume payroll, strong knowledge of wage-and-hour regulations, and proficiency with Kronos, ADP, and Excel.