Senior Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist for a hybrid role in Clearwater, FL. You will oversee bi-weekly payroll, handle deductions, and manage garnishments, ensuring timely, accurate payments across multiple cycles.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience, proficiency with ERP systems like UKG Pro or Kronos, and solid Excel skills. CPA or CPP are a plus, with on-site training and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience with mid-large ERP systems (UKG Pro, Kronos preferred).
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bi-weekly payroll processes, including payment processing, expenses, and deductions.
• Upload records, deductions, and retroactive increases in the payroll system.
• Process payroll calculations on various pay cycles and manage garnishments.
• Assist with payroll tax processing at the end of the month.
• Ensure accurate and timely payments of all federal, state, local, and provincial withholding and unemployment taxes, including CPP, EI, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Assist with both internal and external payroll tax audits.
• Support project-based work during implementation projects and software updates, including running mock payrolls and creating reports for the team.

Skills

Payroll experience

ERP systems (UKG Pro/Kronos)

Excel

Job description

Senior Payroll Specialist needed in Clearwater FL! This is an hybrid role working 2 days on site and 3 days from home.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee bi-weekly payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payment processing, handling expenses, and managing deductions. This role involves uploading records, processing payroll calculations across various pay cycles, and managing garnishments. You will also assist with payroll tax processing and audits, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and provincial tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bi-weekly payroll processes, including payment processing, expenses, and deductions.
• Upload records, deductions, and retroactive increases in the payroll system.
• Process payroll calculations on various pay cycles and manage garnishments.
• Assist with payroll tax processing at the end of the month.
• Ensure accurate and timely payments of all federal, state, local, and provincial withholding and unemployment taxes, including CPP, EI, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Assist with both internal and external payroll tax audits.
• Support project-based work during implementation projects and software updates, including running mock payrolls and creating reports for the team.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience with mid-large ERP systems (UKG Pro, Kronos preferred).
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPP or FCP preferred; must be willing to sit for the certification.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work schedule with on-site training. You will work on-site two days a week, including Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely for the other three days, as coordinated with the team. Enjoy the opportunity to be part of a close-knit team with great internal benefits and the potential for career advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clearwater, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Clearwater,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.

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.