Payroll Clerk

Job Title: Payroll Clerk needed in Fort Lauderdale FL! This is a Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm EST. Job Description This 6‑month contract Payroll Clerk role, with strong potential for permanent conversion, supports a high‑volume weekly payroll cycle in a fast‑paced, growing organization. The Payroll Clerk executes established payroll processes, handles timekeeping and garnishments, assists with payroll approvals and commission tracking, and provides day‑to‑day support to the payroll team. This fully onsite position offers exposure to payroll leadership, the chance to make an immediate impact during a critical team transition, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth as the company expands. Responsibilities + Administer timekeeping processes, ensuring employee hours are accurately recorded and submitted for payroll. + Support weekly payroll processing for a high‑volume employee population, following established procedures and deadlines. + Assist with payroll approvals by preparing, reviewing, and routing payroll data to appropriate stakeholders. + Process and maintain garnishment records, ensuring accurate deductions and compliance with applicable orders. + Track commissions and ensure they are calculated and entered correctly into payroll systems. + Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation to support audits, reporting, and compliance requirements. + Use Excel to organize, validate, and reconcile payroll data, including applying formulas as needed. + Collaborate with the payroll team and leadership to support expanding payroll operations during a critical team transition. + Identify and escalate discrepancies or issues in timekeeping, garnishments, or payroll data for timely resolution. + Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes by following best practices and providing feedback to the team. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with Paylocity is preferred; experience with ADP or Paycom is also acceptable. + Ability to learn new payroll tools and procedures quickly during a team transition. + Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple payroll tasks simultaneously. + Effective communication skills to collaborate with payroll leadership and team members. + Motivation to grow into expanded payroll responsibilities over time. + Interest in long‑term career development within a growing organization with significant annual revenue. Work Environment This role is fully onsite in a new office location in Fort Lauderdale, working Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The environment is fast‑paced and team‑oriented, supporting a high‑volume weekly payroll cycle within a growing organization that generates over $100M in annual revenue. The Payroll Clerk works closely with payroll leadership and colleagues, gaining exposure to expanding payroll operations and benefiting from a stable six‑month engagement with strong potential for permanent placement and ongoing professional growth. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire 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 Aug 5, 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. 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 (%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.