Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter • Town of Clarkstown, NY

14d • $28 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payroll processing for union and non-union employees at corporate headquarters. The role ensures timesheets are accurate, properly coded and approved, and compliant with project requirements. The Payroll Specialist addresses discrepancies, adjustments, and employee questions, maintains payroll records and documentation in line with company and regulatory standards, and coordinates with HR, project managers, and field teams. The position also supports payroll audits and reporting. This newly created role supports workload through the rest of 2026 and is fully onsite in Nanuet, New York, with working hours from 8 AM to 5 PM. It is a contract position.

Requirements

• Proficiency in payroll processing.
• Experience with union and non-union payroll.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes and deductions.
• Experience with payroll software such as ADP, UKG, or similar.
• Familiarity with timekeeping systems.
• Experience in payroll accounting, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills.
• At least 2 years of payroll processing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Payroll processing experience in construction, engineering, or project-based environments.
• Experience handling high-volume, multi-state payroll.
• Union exposure is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Kronos is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employees at corporate headquarters.
• Review timesheets for accuracy, proper coding and approvals, and compliance with project requirements.
• Address payroll discrepancies, adjustments, and employee inquiries in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with HR, project managers, and field teams to ensure smooth payroll execution.
• Support audits and reporting related to payroll activity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed