Description Administer compensation and benefit plans, including open enrollment. Administer Payroll and be a resource for Payroll Specialists in the branches. Conduct background checks and employee eligibility verifications. Maintain and improve the Benefits Guide and Company Handbook; monitors laws and regulations to ensure compliance. Review the weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll process to ensure that all employees are paid timely and accurately. Work with the senior management to analyze the current benefit programs and provide recommendations to improve it. Partner with Learning & Development to arrange and conduct regular training and workshops to educate employees and answer any questions they might have. Function as a liaison between employees and benefit carriers during the benefit claim process, such as long-term disability, and resolve any issues that may arise. Analyze any changes to federal and state laws regarding benefits and payroll and suggest any improvements to the Director of Human Resources. Contribute content to our intranet site with HR related opportunities and updates. Partner with Learning & Development to coordinate employee onboarding and help organize training and development initiatives. Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace. Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying rewards and benefits, organizing team building activities and contributing to employee retention. Skills Payroll, Benefits administration, Payroll processing, onboarding, multi-state Top Skills Details Payroll,Benefits administration Skills & Qualifications 3+ years of payroll experience Paycom experience is a nice to have Experienced with the onboarding and benefit aspects of payroll as well Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/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 Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com 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.