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Aston Carter lists this Payroll Specialist (4 Day Work Week) opportunity in lewisville, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Job Description
This role focuses on accurately processing multi-location payroll across bi-monthly and weekly cycles, handling manual calculations, adjustments, and reconciliations for a high-volume employee population. You will contribute directly to a collaborative payroll team and support ongoing growth by ensuring timely, compliant, and precise payroll operations.
Responsibilities
Process daily manual payroll calculations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Perform corporate payroll adjustments each week, ensuring all changes are correctly reflected in employee pay.
Execute end-to-end payroll processing for bi-monthly and weekly payroll cycles across multiple locations.
Handle payroll for at least 300 employees per week, maintaining consistency and timeliness in all transactions.
Manage and reconcile payroll data, including hours, rates, deductions, and benefits, to ensure accuracy before final submission.
Administer payroll tax calculations and ensure proper withholding and compliance with applicable regulations.
Process deductions and garnishments in accordance with policies and legal requirements.
Support both union and nonunion payroll processes as needed, collaborating with payroll team members and managers.
Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions to analyze, validate, and reconcile payroll data.
Identify discrepancies in payroll records and resolve issues promptly by researching and correcting data.
Maintain organized and up-to-date payroll documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
Collaborate with team members to continuously improve payroll processes and contribute to a positive, growth-oriented culture.
Essential Skills
Proven experience in payroll processing, including daily manual calculations and weekly corporate payroll adjustments.
Hands-on experience managing bi-monthly and weekly payroll cycles.
Ability to process payroll for at least 300 employees per week in a high-volume environment.
Strong knowledge of payroll tax, deductions, and garnishments.
Experience with multi-local payroll, handling employees across multiple locations or jurisdictions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions for data analysis and reconciliation.
Attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy in all payroll-related tasks.
Ability to work effectively within a structured payroll team and meet strict deadlines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working with both union and nonunion payrolls is beneficial.
Background in payroll reconciliation and resolving payroll discrepancies.
Comfort with high-volume transactional work and fast-paced payroll cycles.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple payroll cycles concurrently.
Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and supporting internal stakeholders.
Interest in contributing to process improvements and supporting a culture of growth and development.
Work Environment
You will work within a dedicated payroll department that is organized into union and nonunion teams, each led by a payroll manager. Each team consists of approximately 8 to 10 payroll professionals, creating a collaborative and supportive environment. The work involves regular bi-monthly and weekly payroll cycles, high-volume processing, and multi-location payroll responsibilities. The culture emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and continuous improvement, offering opportunities to develop your skills and advance within a growing organization. Dress code and specific hours may follow standard office guidelines and will align with the needs of a professional payroll operation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lewisville, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Lewisville,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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 (% ) 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.
Worksite address
lewisville, TX, 75029, US
Who can apply
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