Payroll Clerk

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist to manage and review employee timecards, process payroll cycles, and ensure accurate and confidential payroll records. This role involves collaborating with HR and Finance teams, responding to employee inquiries, and assisting with payroll audits and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review employee timecards and attendance records for accuracy.

• Enter payroll data into the payroll system and verify calculations.

• Process bi-weekly or weekly payroll cycles, including adjustments for overtime, deductions, and benefits.

• Maintain payroll records and ensure confidentiality of employee information.

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and tax withholdings.

• Assist with payroll audits and compliance reporting.

• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies.

• Prepare and distribute payroll reports as needed.

• Receive and review incoming garnishment orders from various programs and agencies.

• Accurately enter garnishment details into payroll systems and ensure timely deductions.

• Coordinate payment processing and distribution to appropriate agencies or parties.

• Maintain detailed records of garnishment transactions and ensure confidentiality.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for garnishment inquiries from internal teams and external agencies.

• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding wage garnishments.

• Collaborate with payroll and HR teams to resolve discrepancies or issues.

• Utilize tools such as ExpertPay for processing and reporting.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience with supporting payroll processing or garnishment processes for an employee population of 500-1,000.

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in business or accounting preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.

• Experience with basic sorting/filtering functions within Microsoft Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with HR and Finance teams.

• Strong communication skills for addressing employee inquiries and coordinating with external agencies.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in a state-of-the-art facility in Blue Bell, PA, operating Monday through Friday. The facility includes a gym and lunchroom for employee use. The Payroll Specialist will be part of a dedicated team of 13, reporting to the Payroll Manager. The company values internal promotion and offers potential for extension or conversion to full-time employment based on performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blue Bell, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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 Blue Bell,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 26, 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.

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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.