Payroll Analyst

Corporate Payroll Analyst Job Description The Corporate Payroll Analyst will support the corporate payroll team during a major ERP implementation, helping to maintain accurate and timely payroll operations while the internal team focuses on transitioning from PeopleSoft to Fusion. This role does not own end-to-end payroll processing; instead, it serves as a key liaison between payroll delivery and the corporate payroll function, auditing and reviewing payroll-related data, resolving issues, and handling administrative payroll tasks. The analyst will play a critical role in ensuring that audits, reporting, employee support, and routine payroll activities continue smoothly throughout the implementation period. Responsibilities • Support the corporate payroll team by performing payroll audits, generating reports, and completing follow-up tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Assist with processing and auditing payroll-related data after payroll delivery teams enter information into the system, ensuring data integrity before final processing. • Review payroll data to identify discrepancies, errors, or potential issues and escalate or resolve them prior to final payroll processing. • Enter and maintain garnishment information in PeopleSoft, ensuring records are accurate and up to date. • Assist employees with paystub and W-2 access issues, including performing password deletion and reset processes where applicable. • Support uncashed check tracking by monitoring outstanding checks, following up with employees, coordinating check reissue processes, and maintaining related documentation. • Assist with lost check processes, including voiding checks in coordination with accounting partners and arranging for reissued payments. • Review and respond to payroll team emails related to gross-up requests, bonus tax treatment, overpayments, and general payroll questions, providing clear and timely information. • Run and review PeopleSoft reports to prepare for year-end payroll activities and identify report errors that require correction. • Assist with Skylight/pay card processes, including preparing required materials and coordinating necessary steps for card issuance or maintenance. • Update weekly payroll reports and trackers to provide accurate visibility into payroll activities and metrics. • Perform overpayment calculations and provide detailed supporting documentation to the payroll team for resolution and recovery efforts. • Assist with prevailing wage and certified payroll-related processes, helping to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. • Provide backup support to finance-related teams as needed, including payment application, remittance support, Excel-based reporting, and email follow-up. • Maintain strong communication with payroll and finance stakeholders to ensure daily and weekly payroll tasks, audits, and employee support items remain on schedule during the ERP implementation. Essential Skills • At least 1 year of payroll processing, payroll support, or corporate payroll experience. • Strong understanding of payroll concepts such as pretax vs. post-tax deductions, gross-ups, overpayments, garnishments, pay cards, and check reissues or similar payroll functions. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including working with reports, spreadsheets, data review, and basic analysis; experience with pivot tables is preferred. • Ability to work through large volumes of data, identify discrepancies, and perform root-cause analysis to resolve issues. • Comfort with technology and the ability to learn new systems quickly with limited guidance. • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple smaller tasks that collectively impact overall payroll operations. • Self-starter mindset with the ability to problem-solve, research answers, and navigate unfamiliar systems or processes independently. • Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment while maintaining responsiveness, accuracy, and reliability. • Experience with payroll, payroll processing, and data entry in a corporate setting. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience with PeopleSoft or similar payroll/HRIS platforms such as Bullhorn, CIC Plus, or KTBS. • Exposure to ERP implementations, system transitions, or process improvement initiatives. • Experience supporting certified payroll, prevailing wage, or payroll audit processes. • Prior experience in a corporate payroll environment beyond the minimum requirement. • Experience with payment application, remittance processes, or finance operations support. • Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required. • Familiarity with pay card programs such as Skylight or similar solutions. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Troy, MI. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.44/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 hybrid position in Troy,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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. 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