Paroll Processor

NYCH is seeking experienced Payroll Assistants with strong, hands-on payroll processing and payroll operations experience. The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years of relevant payroll experience and be comfortable handling payroll calculations, reconciliations, employee pay inquiries, and payroll/timekeeping data across multiple systems.

Candidates whose experience is primarily timekeeping, HR, or general administrative support without substantial payroll processing experience will not be considered.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred and currently required for potential future conversion to full-time; this requirement may be revised following the client's internal job description review.
• 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Equivalent experience may be considered, including:
  • High School Diploma + approximately 4 years of relevant experience, or
  • Bachelor's degree + approximately 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and payroll operations.
• Experience calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefits/401(k) deductions.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, and/or ADP strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including retroactive pay and time calculations.
• Ability to work with multiple systems simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Process payroll accurately and timely.
• Calculate regular wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit deductions.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform retroactive pay and time calculations.

Payroll Systems & Records

• Enter and maintain employee payroll information in HRIS/payroll systems.
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll documentation.
• Manage and review time-and-attendance information.
• Work across multiple payroll and HR systems.

Reconciliation & Auditing

• Reconcile payroll records and identify discrepancies.
• Review payroll and tax-related information for accuracy.
• Assist with payroll audits and reporting requirements.
• Support preparation and maintenance of payroll documentation, including information related to W-2 reporting.

Compliance

• Follow applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Maintain compliance with payroll tax requirements and applicable labor regulations.
• Ensure payroll transactions are processed according to established policies and procedures.