Payroll Specialist

Job Description:

We are seeking a Part-Time Payroll & Benefits Administrator to oversee complex multi-state payroll operations while helping improve payroll processes, compliance practices, and overall payroll efficiency. This individual will manage biweekly payroll for approximately 90 hourly and salaried employees working across multiple states and jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, multi-state payroll administration, and wage and hour compliance.

Work Environment:

• Fully remote opportunity

• Part-time schedule averaging approximately 30 hours per week

• Benefits eligible

• Collaborative environment working closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and Operations

• Opportunity to participate in payroll system enhancements and future timekeeping implementation projects

• Preference for candidates located in states where the company currently operates

• Why You Should Be Interested:

• Competitive compensation and full benefits package

• Fully remote work environment

• Opportunity to play a key role in improving and modernizing payroll operations

• Ability to influence payroll strategy, compliance, and process improvements

• Significant autonomy to recommend and implement best practices

• Opportunity to support a future payroll/timekeeping system implementation

Responsibilities:

• Process biweekly payroll for approximately 90 employees using ADP Workforce Now

• Manage multi-state payroll administration and compliance requirements

• Administer certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage compliance

• Support employee benefit enrollments and payroll deductions

• Coordinate new hire payroll setup and onboarding activities

• Maintain payroll records and compliance documentation

• Generate payroll reporting for Finance, Safety, HR, and leadership teams

• Assist with workers' compensation reporting and documentation

• Identify payroll inefficiencies and recommend process improvements

• Support future payroll and timekeeping system implementation initiatives

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years of payroll administration experience

• Experience processing complex multi-state payroll

• Certified payroll experience

• Prevailing wage experience

• Strong understanding of federal and state wage and hour laws

• Ability to independently process payroll with a high degree of accuracy

• Strong payroll compliance knowledge

• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems preferred

Preferred:

• Benefits administration experience

• Payroll system implementation experience

• Construction or project-based payroll experience

• Union payroll experience

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification

• Experience improving payroll processes and implementing best practices

• Ability to train or mentor others on certified payroll requirements

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Centennial, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Jul 18, 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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.