Payroll Clerk

Job Title: Payroll Clerk
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Clerk for a 6-month contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent position. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting our payroll team, handling timekeeping administration, garnishments, payroll approvals, commission tracking, and other payroll-related functions. This position is integral to executing established payroll processes and managing a high-volume weekly payroll cycle in our fast-paced and rapidly growing organization.
Responsibilities

• Administer timekeeping records and ensure accurate tracking.
• Handle garnishments and payroll approvals efficiently.
• Track and manage commission payouts.
• Execute established payroll processes accurately.
• Support a high-volume weekly payroll cycle.

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of payroll experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Paylocity is preferred.
• Experience with Paycom or ADP is acceptable.

Work Environment
This is a fully onsite position in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to gain exposure to payroll leadership and contribute during a critical team transition. The organization is experiencing significant expansion, providing opportunities for professional growth, exposure to leadership, and increased payroll responsibilities over time. The company offers a stable six-month engagement with the potential for a long-term career path. Join us to make an immediate impact and grow within a company with over $100M in annual revenue.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 onsite position in Fort Lauderdale,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

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® Platinum Award 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.