Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter • North Haven, CT

36d • $62,400 - $66,560 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our multi-state manufacturing organization located in New Haven, CT. This is an on-site position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across several locations.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably within a multi-state environment.
• Hands-on experience with Paycom payroll and HRIS modules.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax requirements.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential data with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting payroll for both union and non-union employees.
• Flexibility for occasional weekend work, particularly during open enrollment, merit increase cycles, or when needed to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain and update employee records within Paycom, including tax information, pay changes, and deductions.
• Review, audit, and reconcile timecards, payroll reports, and system data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with payroll adjustments, retroactive pay, garnishments, and payroll-related inquiries.
• Support annual open enrollment workflows, including data entry, system audits, and employee support.
• Assist with merit increase processing, including data import/export and payroll updates.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, benefits deductions, and Paycom self-service tools.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and site leadership to improve processes and ensure compliance.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company information.
• Work occasional weekends during peak periods or to meet critical deadlines.

Benefits

• Offers a range of core employee benefits designed to support the well-being of its workforce, including health and dental insurance coverage, as reflected in filings that show medical, dental, and employee assistance benefits provided through their welfare plans.
• Employees also have access to a 401(k) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees