Payroll Manager

Job Title: Payroll ManagerJob Description

As a Payroll Manager, you will be a critical contributor to high-volume payroll processes, working as part of the Finance team and in close partnership with Human Resources. You will provide a responsive service that supports the business, meets statutory, legal, and contractual requirements, and be involved in various projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inform and input manual changes into payroll monthly for all North American geographies within agreed timescales, ensuring compliance with statutory and legal requirements.

• Ensure timely and accurate creation and submission of P60s and year-end completion.

• Prepare for audits, including internal and external auditors.

• Provide payroll and benefits information/reports, in conjunction with HR, to support the wider Finance team.

• Ensure that up-to-date policies and procedures are in place for Payroll.

• Proactively work with ADP to improve system use, supporting payroll and the wider Finance team.

• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with external agencies in payroll, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of their policies and processes.

• Work within GDPR guidelines to ensure filing and data retention compliance.

• Own and be the expert on end-to-end payroll processes for approximately 600+ employees.

• Perform all associated pension payment processes impacting monthly payroll.

• Validate accuracy of monthly data input by colleagues (EARs/SuccessFactors).

• Process and advise on ad-hoc payments and any other off-cycle payments.

• Perform all statutory and contractual payments and ensure compliance.

• Analyze processes and internal reports, making corrections to internal applications.

• Manage all payroll and associated pension queries through the inbox.

• Submit and manage queries via the ADP e-Service Portal.

• Assist with queries relating to digital pay slips and P60s (available via ADP online/mobile app).

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of relevant experience leading a Payroll team with a focus on ADP Celargo.

• Demonstrated ability to build and manage a highly collaborative and effective team supporting multiple companies/business units.

• Commitment to a culture of collaboration, performance, transparency, and integrity.

• Adaptable to changing priorities while effectively managing multiple commitments, sometimes on tight deadlines.

• Outstanding people skills with proven experience in cultivating cross-collaborative working relationships across an organization and the ability to influence at all levels.

• Respond to all payroll audit requests (internal and external auditors) and work closely with the in-house Finance Department.

• Keep current on payroll laws, regulations, and taxation, adjusting processes to ensure compliance as necessary.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in managing payroll for approximately 600+ employees.

• Expertise in payroll processes, data retention, and GDPR compliance.

• Experience with ADP systems and digital pay slip management.

Work Environment

You will be part of a dynamic Finance team, working closely with Human Resources to support the business. The role requires adaptability to changing priorities and effectively managing multiple commitments. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, performance, transparency, and integrity. You will also engage with external agencies and maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll policies and processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 Jun 9, 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.

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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.