Payroll Associate
Actalent Services • Tempe, Arizona • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Overview
Actalent Corporate has an immediate opening for a Payroll Associate at our Tempe, AZ office!
Schedule:
- Internal | Permanent
- Full Time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Hybrid | 4 days in-office, 1 day remote
Compensation / Benefits:
- Hourly Rate: $21.63 per hr ($45,000 annually)
- Bonus Potential: $333 monthly (up to $4,000 annually)
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, 401(k), PTO (20 days + 6 Holidays), Profit Sharing, etc.
Job Summary
The payroll/ Services Support Associate is instrumental in providing error-free payroll and support to our varied clients, which includes consultants, colleagues, field offices, and program offices. This position entails overseeing the verification, monitoring, and processing of weekly payroll, addressing employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and other general questions, and ensuring adherence with company policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate process and pre-start documents
- Oversee timecard collection, secure manager approvals, and facilitate communication with internal
partners and consultants. - Review and verify payroll and expenses for accuracy.
- Resolve payroll and invoicing issues including adjustments, check requests, and invoice discrepancies.
- Ensure the accurate and timely entry of starts, finishes, and updates in PeopleSoft.
- Act as the primary contact for all employee benefits inquiries and education, including medical, 401K, and
tuition reimbursement. - Conduct offboarding in accordance with company policy and in partnership with Human Resources.
- Update employee information accurately in PeopleSoft.
- Execute personnel changes, promotions, and terminations by communicating with appropriate partners
and update systems as required. - Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational goals and
promote collaboration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or HR (Preferred)
- 2-4 years of client service experience (Required)
- Skill in identifying issues with limited information
- Strong prioritization, organization, and problem- solving skills
- Effective communication and follow-up
- Preferred experience supporting remote teams
- Composure and professionalism in all situations
- Proven ability to take ownership of responsibilities and deliver results
About Actalent
With global headquarters outside of Baltimore, MD, Actalent has an existing network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, including many of the Fortune 500. We give clients access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market, supporting engineering and science initiatives that advance how companies serve the world.
Our Aston Carter brand 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.
Our Culture
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage all employees to bring their most authentic selves to work. To achieve these goals, we offer a range of community groups and service opportunities for all employees.
Allegis Group Foundation
The Allegis Group Foundation is a central part of our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we work and live. Did you know that the Allegis Group Foundation can accelerate your efforts to create meaningful change in our communities? Incorporated in 2000, this philanthropic arm of our business awards direct grants to nonprofit organizations and provides additional financial support through our Employee/Office Match Program.
We form strategic alliances with national organizations for the contributions they make to the communities we serve, their ability to help our organization make an impact in the marketplace, and the development offerings they have for our internal employees and consultants.
Check out our Instagram and LinkedIn to see what it’s like to be part of our team: instagram.com/weareactalent | https://www.linkedin.com/company/actalentservices
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