Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Job Description The Payroll Specialist supports full-cycle payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring that all employees receive accurate and timely pay while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role partners closely with HR and accounting teams, plays a key role in maintaining payroll accuracy, resolving payroll issues, and supports detailed reporting and reconciliation activities. Responsibilities + Process full-cycle payroll on a weekly or biweekly basis for over 3,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. + Manage multi-state payroll processing, including adherence to varying state and local regulations. + Administer payroll tax activities, including calculations, withholdings, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements. + Maintain payroll compliance by following all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. + Work with payroll ERP systems to enter, update, and validate payroll data. + Handle benefits, garnishments, and other deductions accurately in the payroll system. + Perform payroll reconciliations and prepare payroll reports for HR, accounting, and leadership as needed. + Respond to and resolve employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner. + Partner closely with HR and accounting to ensure alignment between payroll, benefits, and financial reporting. + Support ongoing efforts to improve and streamline payroll processes and controls. + Assist with month-end payroll-related activities and reconciliations as needed. + Maintain a high level of confidentiality and data integrity in all payroll-related work. Essential Skills + 3-5 years of payroll experience. + 3+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll. + 3+ years of experience with payroll tax and compliance. + 3+ years of experience working with payroll systems or payroll ERP platforms. + 3+ years of experience demonstrating strong attention to detail and communication skills. + Proficiency in full-cycle payroll processing for weekly or biweekly payrolls. + Experience managing multi-state payroll and tax compliance. + Ability to handle benefits, garnishments, and deductions within payroll. + Experience with payroll reconciliations and reporting. + Ability to handle employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and clarity. + Strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all payroll activities. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with IFS or similar payroll/ERP systems. + Experience providing month-end support related to payroll. + Experience with detailed reconciliations in a payroll or accounting environment. + Familiarity with HRIS systems and their integration with payroll. + Interest in owning and improving payroll processes in a dynamic environment. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Lititz, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $60000.00/yr. Medical, dental, vision (Day 1) 401(k) with 6% match after one year Short-term & long-term disability Life insurance Aflac supplemental coverage Pet insurance Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Lititz,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 19, 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. 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