Payroll Associate

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Farmingdale, NY

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing for commercial construction projects. This role involves navigating red tape, handling prevailing wages, and managing payroll for union employees.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for a semi-complex environment including multi-state, union, and multiple organizations.

• Handle garnishments, deductions, and union payroll.

• Ensure compliance with payroll tax, certified payroll, and prevailing wage requirements.

• Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll processes.

• Collaborate with IT to improve payroll system backend.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of payroll experience in a semi-complex environment.

• 1 year of union experience.

• Proficiency in computer and technology use related to payroll.

• Experience with payroll tax, certified payroll, and prevailing wages.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SAP and ADP Workforcenow.

• Familiarity with tax remittances.

• Experience in a shared services environment.

Work Environment

The role begins with in-office work every day, transitioning to a hybrid model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. You will work in a corporate shared services environment in Farmingdale, specifically with the LIRR. The team consists of around 50 employees in a somewhat outdated but friendly and laid-back environment where colleagues enjoy having fun while working. The position reports to the Payroll Director within a department of 9 other people.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Farmingdale,NY.

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.