Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

We're looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our team and manage weekly union and non-union payroll. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive organization that values employee development and offers long-term growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly multi-state payroll for union and non-union employees
• Review and follow up on employee timecards and approvals
• Maintain W-4s and direct deposit information
• Handle certified payroll, prevailing wage, union reporting, and tax compliance
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Process manual and off-cycle payroll checks when needed

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years of payroll experience
• Multi-state payroll processing experience
• Union payroll experience
• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas)
• Team-oriented with strong attention to detail

Preferred:

• Viewpoint software experience
• Construction industry background

Why Join Us?

✅ Financially stable organization backed by a publicly traded parent company

✅ Opportunities for career advancement within Accounting & Finance

✅ Supportive leadership and ongoing training

✅ Professional, team-oriented work environment

If you're looking for a company that invests in its people and offers real career growth, we'd love to speak with you!

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garden City, NY.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Garden City,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

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.

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 ziprecruiter.com 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.