Job Title: Payroll Specialist IV

Job Description

This is a remote role requiring work within the PST timezone. The Payroll Specialist is a customer-focused finance professional with a strong track record of delivering high-quality, timely results. The role demands the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. A credit check is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payroll for the employee population, including error resolution, processing validation, and policy compliance.Experience in payroll transitions to other Payroll Service Providers (PSPs) is essential, including parallel testing and reruns.Manage Outsourced Payroll Service Providers to ensure all information is processed in a timely manner.Verify all payroll entries such as new hires, terminations, wage changes, and position changes to ensure 100% accuracy.Reconcile final output files and balance financials with core HR data, approving relevant reports.Conduct research on complex issues with minimal supervision.Build and improve payroll processes, ensuring adequate internal controls and driving continuous process improvements.Ensure compliance with payroll taxes, stock-based compensation, benefits tax, and statutory audits.Assist with auditing and processing monthly payroll, including error resolution and policy compliance.Support the setup of new entities and integration of any mergers and acquisitions activities.Participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings to drive continuous process improvements.Influence team members and cross-functional teams, building skills to influence stakeholders at the next level.

Essential Skills

8+ years of payroll experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.Experience with large, fast-growing multinational companies.Proficiency in local payrolls.Excellent team player comfortable working with teams in different locations.Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel.Detail-oriented and capable of maintaining accuracy while multi-tasking.Ability to engage in constructive analytical problem-solving.Experience with Oracle HCM, SAP Payroll, or similar ERP platforms.Proven track record of delivering projects and process improvements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Relevant payroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent).Six Sigma training.Experience with Workday software.Process mapping, documentation writing, and SOP development skills.Experience with Salesforce or another CRM program.Knowledge of Sox controls and data privacy.Experience in large tech companies with more than 50,000 employees.CPP certification is a plus.

Work Environment

This position is 100% remote, requiring work within the PST timezone. The role involves frequent video calls, daily stand-up meetings, and working off employee questions from the portal. The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to work effectively in a virtual team setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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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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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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