Description: The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for processing and submitting payroll within Workday for 2000+ employees in the US; reconcile bi-weekly and weekly payroll reports in accordance to internal controls and audit processes; effectively prioritize assigned job duties and unplanned off-cycle events in order to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: + Ensure valid and timely transmission of full time bi-weekly and hourly-union payroll for US employee populations (Salary-Exempt, Salary-Nonexempt, Hourly union shift workers and Hourly-Nonexempt) + Manage employee payroll data and processes, including entry of employee tax withholdings, deductions, review and reconcile timesheet data, prepare vendor payments and process wage garnishments, retro adjustments and imputed income/ gross up payments + Audit system generated transaction reports for accuracy and for compliance with policy and standard operating procedures + Audit and reconcile the payroll in accordance to established SOX and internal controls + Manage expat payroll entries for both home and host countries + Stock, Dividend, and Non-qualified retirement payments (and knowledge of relating tax filing/payment requirements) + Accurate and timely payments of all federal, state, and local withholding and unemployment taxes. + Quarterly duties which include Multiple Worksite reporting, remitting payroll taxes for locals and states, and balancing quarterly filings + Reconcile employee annual W-2 Forms + Process taxable fringe benefits, taxable and non-taxable relocation expenses + Review, audit and troubleshoot challenges as it relates to the garnishment process (internal entry, submissions to agencies and third parties) + Research and resolve employee payroll inquiries and advise HR and business management of required escalations + Provide customer support to outsourced vendor and employees + Act as liaison between payroll department and various departments to ensure understanding of payroll system requirements for certain implementation and trouble-shooting initiatives + Maintain working knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and stay current on federal, state, and local payroll regulations/guidelines to ensure compliance + Participate in team/HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives + Special projects as needed + Provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers, timely and accurate responses to inquiries, and meeting recurring deadlines. Qualifications: + 7 years or more of recent payroll processing experience + Workday experience required + Considerable knowledge of: applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines timekeeping, payroll, and salary methods, practices, and procedures, including FLSA laws, overtime and termination regulations + Must be self-motivated with the capability to think and act independently as well as part of a team. Must have strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks, as well as an ability to identify potential risk issues. + Strong ability to analyze and resolve payroll discrepancies + Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, if/then formula, etc.) + Frequently communicates with clients and coworkers and must be able to share information effectively and efficiently + Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability and fulfill obligations + Dynamic and positive attitude to support our culture and work environment + Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification a plus + Implementation / system conversion experience a plus + Tax filing experience, working with ADP + Canadian Payroll experience a plus Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $39.00/hr. 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 hybrid position in Northbrook,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025. 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® double diamond 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. 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