Data Analyst

Job Title: Data Analyst
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Data Analyst to join our team, responsible for building and maintaining reports for HR and IT stakeholders. The role involves identifying opportunities to automate manual payroll data workflows, ensuring data accuracy across systems, and collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams to translate business needs into data solutions. This position requires a foundational understanding of financial or payroll data, along with strong analytical and organizational skills.
Responsibilities

• Build and maintain reports for HR and IT stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual payroll data workflows.
• Ensure data accuracy across systems.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to translate business needs into data solutions.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Excel, including VLookUps and Pivot Tables.
• Experience with SQL.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis.
• Report generation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment
This is a remote contract role with the potential to become permanent, although it is most likely a 3-month engagement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Moorpark, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/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 remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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 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.