Job Title: Payroll Specialist
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Job Description
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our client! This role involves maintaining payroll information, reviewing and adjusting timesheets, updating payroll records, and preparing comprehensive reports. The successful candidate will also resolve payroll discrepancies and perform various administrative duties within the HR department.
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Responsibilities
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Collate, calculate, and enter payroll data.
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Review and adjust timesheets for accuracy and allocate time to job numbers.
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Update payroll records with changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, reimbursements, exemptions, and saving deductions.
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Prepare reports summarizing earnings, tax deductions, leave, and non-taxable wages.
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Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to payroll queries from employees and employers.
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Maintain payroll operations according to company policies and procedures.
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Process W-2 forms through the Paylocity system.
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Perform various administrative duties within the HR department.
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Handle related and non-related duties as assigned.
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Essential Skills
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Three to five years of experience in payroll.
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Expert knowledge of Paylocity.
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Proficiency in Word, Excel (including advanced skills such as Pivot tables and VLOOKUP), Outlook, and web-based applications.
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Strong research and analytical skills.
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Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to multi-task.
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Additional Skills & Qualifications
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High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) or equivalent.
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College degree preferred, but relevant experience will be considered.
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Knowledge of wage withholding orders.
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Work Environment
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This position requires working in office 5 days a week
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Benefits
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This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call.
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Pay and Benefits
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The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $34.00
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• 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)
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Workplace Type
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This is a fully onsite position in Ledgewood,NJ.
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Application Deadline
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This position will be accepting applications until Dec 23, 2024.
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About Aston Carter:
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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® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
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Hiring diverse talent
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Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
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Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
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Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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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.
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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 (% ) for other accommodation options.