Job Title: Payroll Specialist Job Description As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. You will review personnel records, determine new hire details, and manage changes in wage rates and occupations. Your responsibilities include compiling payroll data, computing payments, and calculating deductions such as pension insurance and union payments. Additionally, you will assist in preparing union payroll flow sheets, review bank statements, and ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations. Responsibilities + Review personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, and occupations of newly hired workers. + Compile and prepare seagoing payroll data. + Compute payments and calculate data such as pension insurance and union payments. + Review payroll tax deductions. + Assist in preparing union payroll flow sheets. + Review bank statements. + Follow company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures. + Audit payroll to ensure accuracy. + Assist in processing garnishments and tax levy payments. + Adjust errors and complaints. + Prepare and issue payments and process direct deposit. + Issue and mail checks. + Assist in reconciling manual controls to computer totals. + Oversee that payroll files and records are archived for permanent retention. + Assist in 401(k) reporting. Essential Skills + Experience in payroll processing. + Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions. + Knowledge of payroll tax and onboarding procedures. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. + Ability to follow government regulations and company policies. + Excellent communication skills. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 Jacksonville,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 2025. 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.