Payroll Specialist

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to ensure the accurate and timely processing, printing, and distribution of payroll checks in accordance with company policies, procedures, and government legal requirements. The role involves processing payroll for 300-500 employees, calculating prevailing wage and job cost for both union and non-union workers, and managing various payroll adjustments such as garnishments, deductions, and bonuses.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for 300-500 employees.
• Calculate prevailing wage and job cost for union and non-union workers.
• Write up and enter payroll adjustments including garnishments, deductions, and wage assignments.
• Request supplemental checks for child support, employee savings deposits, net deposits, and taxes.
• Process monthly billings for health and dental insurance and union dues.
• Ensure completion and maintenance of all required payroll records, filings, and reports.
• Ensure timely filing of all required government forms and reports.
• Complete all monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and filings.
• Process IRS and state tax checks in accordance with regulations.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with union payroll processing.
• Certified payroll reporting expertise.
• Payroll tax experience.
• Knowledge of California payroll rules.
• Ability to adapt to changing prevailing wage laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and vlookups.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $42.25/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 hybrid position in San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 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 for other accommodation options.