Payroll And Benefits Specialist

Payroll And Benefits Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll and Benefits Specialist to manage payroll processes and serve as a key resource for compensation and benefit plans. This role involves ensuring timely and accurate payroll, and maintaining compliance with laws and regulations. You will collaborate with higher management to enhance benefit programs and partner with Learning & Development to provide employee training.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll and serve as a resource for Payroll Specialists regarding compensation and benefit plans.
• Review weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate employee payments.
• Maintain and improve the Benefits Guide and Company Handbook, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with upper management to analyze and recommend improvements for benefit programs.
• Partner with Learning & Development to arrange and conduct training sessions and workshops for employees.
• Act as a liaison between employees and benefit carriers during the benefit claim process, resolving any issues.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of payroll experience
• Proficiency in payroll and benefits administration
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing
• Experience with employee onboarding processes

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Paycom is a plus
• Experience with onboarding and benefit aspects of payroll is beneficial

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/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 Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 16, 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 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.