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Job Title: Payroll / Timekeeping Specialist
Location: New York, NY 10004
Schedule
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Days: Monday – Friday
- Weekly Hours: 35 hours
- Daily Hours: 7 hours (1-hour unpaid lunch)
- Work Type: Onsite role
Job Summary
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll / Timekeeping Specialist to join the Payroll team at a metropolitan healthcare/administrative facility. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate employee time and attendance tracking to support timely and compliant payroll processing. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and the capability to manage multiple systems and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Timekeeping & Attendance Administration
- Review and process employee timesheets for accuracy and policy compliance
- Monitor daily time entries, missed punches, and scheduling exceptions
- Audit overtime, shift differentials, holiday pay, and premium pay eligibility
- Ensure supervisor approvals are completed prior to payroll deadlines
Payroll Support
- Prepare and submit approved time records for payroll processing
- Investigate and resolve timekeeping discrepancies and errors
- Reconcile payroll adjustments related to timekeeping issues
- Maintain accurate payroll documentation and records
Leave & Absence Tracking
- Track employee leave including sick, vacation, comp time, FMLA, and other absences
- Verify leave balances and ensure proper coding of leave types
- Coordinate with HR and payroll teams regarding employee leave status
- Update timekeeping systems based on employee status changes
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 1–2 years of experience in payroll and timekeeping
- Experience with payroll processes including garnishments, taxes, and year-end activities
- Strong analytical and calculation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Accounting, or related field
- Experience with Oracle, PeopleSoft, or similar HR/payroll systems
- Knowledge of union contracts and public sector payroll practices
- Experience supporting large employee populations
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC 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.