Payroll Admin

Our client is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team in a great entry-level opportunity for someone with general office or administrative experience who is interested in growing their career in payroll and accounting. This role will support payroll processing, accounts payable, employee record maintenance, and various administrative functions while working closely with employees and internal teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and customer-service focused. Previous payroll, accounting, or accounts payable experience is preferred but not required. Compensation is targeted around $22/hour , with flexibility up to $25/hour for candidates with directly related experience. Overview Our client is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support payroll processing, accounts payable, employee reimbursements, workers' compensation administration, and general office operations. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. There is opportunity for growth into additional accounting and finance responsibilities. Key Responsibilities

- Process payroll-related transactions, including employee earnings adjustments, reimbursements, deductions, and other pay-related items.
- Review payroll records for accuracy and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll completion.
- Respond to employee payroll questions and provide support through phone and email communications.
- Maintain employee records, including new hire setup, direct deposit verification, status changes, and terminations.
- Process employee reimbursements and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Track and follow up on required employee documentation and maintain electronic personnel files.
- Assist with accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, payment status inquiries, and vendor communication.
- Support workers' compensation administration, including claim documentation, payment processing, and issue resolution.
- Coordinate tuition reimbursement and garnishment-related administrative activities.
- Assist with mail processing, document management, incoming payments, and front office support as needed.
- Provide cross-functional administrative support to payroll, accounting, and operations teams.

Qualifications

- 1+ year of office, payroll, accounting, or administrative experience preferred.
- Experience with payroll processing and employee record management.
- Basic accounts payable and invoice processing experience.
- Strong data entry, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of accuracy.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Experience

- Familiarity with payroll systems such as Paycom or similar HRIS platforms.
- Exposure to workers' compensation, garnishments, or employee reimbursement programs.
- Experience supporting a transportation, logistics, field services, or operations-driven environment.
- Accounting or finance experience is a plus.
- Comfortable learning and navigating multiple internal systems and software platforms.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Olathe, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Olathe, KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Olathe,KS.

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.

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