Job Description
Job DescriptionPayroll & Benefits Specialist
Location: Brattleboro, VT
We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join a growing manufacturing organization. This position will be responsible for payroll processing, benefits administration, employee support, and ensuring compliance with applicable payroll regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Process payroll accurately and timely for employees across multiple states
- Review payroll data, deductions, taxes, and benefit elections for accuracy
- Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries
- Assist with benefits enrollment, changes, and ongoing administration
- Reconcile benefit deductions and support audit activities
- Maintain employee records within payroll and HRIS systems
- Prepare reports and support compliance requirements
- Assist with process improvements and payroll-related projects
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of payroll processing experience
- Experience processing multi-state payroll, including MA, CT, VT, and NY
- Paylocity experience required
- Strong understanding of payroll regulations and compliance
- Experience with payroll audits, deductions, taxes, and garnishments
- Benefits administration experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team environment where you'll have the chance to contribute across both payroll and benefits functions while continuing to grow your expertise.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brattleboro, VT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Brattleboro,VT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.