Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Specialist Job Description As a Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you will handle onboarding processes including I9 verification, benefits package distribution, answering new hire questions, creating personal folders, and informing IT of start dates. You will enter new employees into ADP, verifying benefits and personal data, and create folders containing DD, benefits, start dates, signed letters, W-4, and tax forms. You will add new employees to the benefits website and manage terminations, including dates, letters of resignation, and terminating benefits in ADP. Additionally, you will communicate with IT and managers on new employees' start dates and last days, and assist the controller with bi-monthly payroll processing for 150 employees. Knowledge of multi-state payroll tax for five different states on the East Coast is required. Hard Skills Associates Degree 2+ years experience in a payroll/benefits role Experience handling new hires information, data entry, and termination of employees 2+ years experience utilizing ADP for data entry, payroll, and benefits information Proficient in Excel (navigate spreadsheets, format data, pivot tables, basic formulas) Job Type This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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.