What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Payroll Assistant - HPA 26-02218 position at NavitasPartners?
Job Title: Healthcare Payroll Assistant
Location: New York, NY 10029
Job Type: Contract (14 Weeks)
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Healthcare Payroll Assistant to support payroll and timekeeping operations within a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with payroll processing, tax regulations, and timekeeping systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Process payroll for both hourly and salaried healthcare employees
- Manage timekeeping records, including retroactive pay and time adjustments
- Enter and process wage garnishments, taxes, and payroll deductions
- Review payroll transfer reports and verify benefit deductions
- Conduct payroll audits to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity
- Maintain payroll records and documentation in payroll and HR systems
- Support payroll-related reporting and accounting functions
- Work across multiple systems while maintaining strict confidentiality
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of payroll and timekeeping experience (hospital/healthcare setting required)
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes, including garnishments, taxes, and year-end activities
- Proven analytical skills, including retro pay calculations and time adjustments
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
- Experience with payroll systems such as QuickBooks, Pay Choice, or Payroll Associates
- Prior experience supporting payroll operations in a healthcare environment
For more details reach at vgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.