Senior Payroll Analyst

Aston Carter; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to join on-site in Tampa, FL. You will manage bi-weekly UKG Pro payrolls, review timekeeping, and perform reconciliations with no direct reports, in a contract setting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of payroll experience, strong UKG Pro and Excel skills, and a solid grasp of payroll tax rules and compliance. You will collaborate with payroll teammates and finance to ensure accurate payroll processing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Hands-on experience with UKG Pro payroll and timekeeping.
• Experience auditing and correcting employee time records.
• Strong payroll reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage-and-hour compliance, and payroll best practices.
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll transactions, including compensation changes, deductions, adjustments, and other payroll-related activities.
• Review, audit, and process employee timekeeping records within UKG Pro to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, timecard issues, and employee payroll inquiries.
• Coordinate payroll activities related to new hires, transfers, status changes, and terminations.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and balancing reports.
• Process off-cycle payrolls and manual payroll checks as needed.
• Assist managers and department timekeepers with payroll and timekeeping questions.
• Maintain payroll records while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support payroll audits and compliance with federal, state, and wage-and-hour regulations.
• Assist with payroll tax documentation and reporting activities.

Skills

Payroll processing

UKG Pro

Timekeeping auditing

Payroll reconciliation

Payroll tax knowledge

Excel

Tools

UKG Pro

Workday

Job description

Senior Payroll Analyst needed to work 5 days onsite in Tampa FL! Must be a SME in UKG Pro! This role will have no direct reports!

• Process bi-weekly payroll transactions, including compensation changes, deductions, adjustments, and other payroll-related activities.

• Review, audit, and process employee timekeeping records within UKG Pro to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, timecard issues, and employee payroll inquiries.

• Coordinate payroll activities related to new hires, transfers, status changes, and terminations.

• Prepare payroll reconciliations and balancing reports.

• Process off-cycle payrolls and manual payroll checks as needed.

• Assist managers and department timekeepers with payroll and timekeeping questions.

• Maintain payroll records while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.

• Support payroll audits and compliance with federal, state, and wage-and-hour regulations.

• Assist with payroll tax documentation and reporting activities.

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Qualifications:

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.

• Hands-on experience with UKG Pro payroll and timekeeping.

• Experience auditing and correcting employee time records.

• Strong payroll reconciliation and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage-and-hour compliance, and payroll best practices.

• Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Work Environment

This role is based on-site at a business office in Temple Terrace. The position operates in a professional office environment with regular interaction with payroll team members, managers, and employees. Work is primarily performed using payroll and HR technologies such as Workday and UKG Pro, along with standard office software and equipment. The environment supports collaboration, relationship-building, and networking across departments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

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® Platinum Award 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 [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.