Position Overview:

We’re looking for a detail-driven and proactive professional to oversee and support payroll operations in a collaborative environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely and accurate compensation, compliance with regulatory requirements, and seamless coordination across departments.

What You’ll Do:Payroll Operations:Lead and participate in the end-to-end payroll process for a diverse employee base, including staff, faculty, and students. Ensure timely and accurate payments across multiple pay cycles.Compliance & Reporting:Maintain compliance with institutional policies and federal/state regulations. Prepare and file tax reports, labor statistics, and other required documentation.System Oversight:Support payroll system updates and testing (e.g., PeopleSoft), troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with IT to ensure smooth operations.Cross-Department Collaboration:Act as a liaison between payroll, HR, finance, and external partners. Resolve discrepancies and ensure alignment on benefits, deductions, and reporting.Audit & Year-End Support:Prepare payroll documentation for audits and assist with year-end reporting, including W-2s and grant-related payroll allocations.Leadership & Support:Provide guidance and backup to payroll team members. Help resolve timekeeping and compliance issues, and contribute to process improvements.What You Bring:Solid understanding of payroll processes and tax reportingExperience with payroll systems (PeopleSoft, Oracle, or similar)Strong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to manage sensitive information with discretionEffective communication and problem-solving abilitiesFamiliarity with garnishments, labor reporting, and audit prep is a plusExperience Level:

Ideal for someone with a strong foundation in payroll and compliance, ready to take on a leadership-support hybrid role in a mission-driven setting

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Provided from client - once received will have them uploaded in the system.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hartford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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