Veterans Staffing
Payroll Specialist
As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the payroll of over 100 employees on a weekly basis. This includes handling compensation across multiple state jurisdictions and unions, as well as processing new hires, employee changes, and voluntary deductions in the payroll system. Responsibilities: Enter new hires, employee changes, and voluntary deductions in the payroll system. Process manual checks such as terminations and discrepancies. Prepare and process both hourly and salaried weekly payrolls. Review computed wages and correct errors to ensure accuracy. Ensure all changes to payroll are processed correctly. Prepare and process garnishments. Verify non-exempt personnel timesheets for compliance with policies and regulations. Calculate new hire pay, termination pay, and any required adjustments. Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files. Process stop payments or adjustments of payroll. Handle garnishments, deductions, and vacation/sick accruals. Calculate bonuses as requested. Ensure accurate computing, withholding, and deductions. Prepare various payroll and management reports, journal entries, and reconcile quarterly payroll taxes. Essential Skills: Experience with payroll for 100+ employees. Knowledge of multi-state payroll, especially in OR, WA, and preferably ID & CA. Understanding of union payroll processes. Familiarity with wage and hour laws. Experience in the construction industry (1+ year). Additional Skills & Qualifications: Experience with ERP systems. Familiarity with regulatory agencies for taxes and benefits. Experience in unemployment auditing. Knowledge of per diem and travel expenses. Ability to upload information for 401K. Work Environment: Work within an engineering, construction, fabrication, and installation company that provides design, fabrication, installation, and repair services for Boilers, Heat-Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, and Refractory Applications. The company has locations in Portland, Salt Lake City, and Tacoma. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for profit sharing and comprehensive health benefits for you and your family. The company values family-owned business ethos and offers a health care plan with minimal deductible and out-of-pocket expenses. Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon. Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/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 Portland, OR. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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 for other accommodation options.
As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the payroll of over 100 employees on a weekly basis. This includes handling compensation across multiple state jurisdictions and unions, as well as processing new hires, employee changes, and voluntary deductions in the payroll system. Responsibilities: Enter new hires, employee changes, and voluntary deductions in the payroll system. Process manual checks such as terminations and discrepancies. Prepare and process both hourly and salaried weekly payrolls. Review computed wages and correct errors to ensure accuracy. Ensure all changes to payroll are processed correctly. Prepare and process garnishments. Verify non-exempt personnel timesheets for compliance with policies and regulations. Calculate new hire pay, termination pay, and any required adjustments. Maintain accurate payroll records and employee files. Process stop payments or adjustments of payroll. Handle garnishments, deductions, and vacation/sick accruals. Calculate bonuses as requested. Ensure accurate computing, withholding, and deductions. Prepare various payroll and management reports, journal entries, and reconcile quarterly payroll taxes. Essential Skills: Experience with payroll for 100+ employees. Knowledge of multi-state payroll, especially in OR, WA, and preferably ID & CA. Understanding of union payroll processes. Familiarity with wage and hour laws. Experience in the construction industry (1+ year). Additional Skills & Qualifications: Experience with ERP systems. Familiarity with regulatory agencies for taxes and benefits. Experience in unemployment auditing. Knowledge of per diem and travel expenses. Ability to upload information for 401K. Work Environment: Work within an engineering, construction, fabrication, and installation company that provides design, fabrication, installation, and repair services for Boilers, Heat-Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, and Refractory Applications. The company has locations in Portland, Salt Lake City, and Tacoma. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for profit sharing and comprehensive health benefits for you and your family. The company values family-owned business ethos and offers a health care plan with minimal deductible and out-of-pocket expenses. Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon. Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/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 Portland, OR. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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 for other accommodation options.