Sr Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Sr Payroll Specialist
3 month contract to hire
Hybrid Schedule - one day remote
Located near Cedar Mills
High-volume experience required
Job Description
Coordinate and monitor end-to-end activities for on and off-cycle processing for multi-company, multi-state payrolls. Guide payroll team members through processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional partners to manage complex pay data inputs, including expatriate data, stock equity, payroll accounting, and special bonus programs.
Responsibilities

• Review and approve payroll biweekly, including onetime payments.
• Monitor and resolve payroll issues reported by stakeholders and escalated by team members.
• Manage stock equity input and reconciliation, ensuring timely tax reporting.
• Prepare reports and develop auditing procedures to ensure compliance with tax, wage, and benefit reporting regulations.
• Explore regulatory updates affecting payroll processes and execute necessary changes with stakeholders.
• Assist with vendor oversight, monitoring compliance and service level agreements.
• Identify process and practice gaps for improvements with relevant teams.
• Provide backup support during busy seasons, handling tasks like creating termination documents and managing garnishments.

Essential Skills

• 4-5+ years of high-volume payroll processing experience with 3000+ employees.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Vantage, Enterprise, and Payforce US.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll processes, specifically in OR and CA.
• Understanding of local and federal payroll tax rules and regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with UKG - Dimensions.
• Experience in NY, NJ, OR, WA, CA.
• CPP or Payroll Certification.
• Experience in a publicly traded company.
• Familiarity with stock equity management.

Work Environment
This position is based in an office workspace, requiring four days in the office and one day remote each week. The role involves utilizing advanced payroll software and managing a high volume of payroll processing in a collaborative team environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $44.00/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 hybrid position in Portland,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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® double diamond 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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

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.