Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Timekeeper / Payroll Specialist

Location: New York, NY 10004

Shift: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Contract Duration: 2 Months with a strong possibility of further extension

Pay Rate: $25-30/hr.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, audit, and process employee timesheets for accuracy and compliance
• Monitor time entries, missed punches, overtime, and pay differentials
• Ensure supervisor approvals are completed before payroll deadlines
• Prepare and submit time data and adjustments for payroll processing
• Investigate and resolve timekeeping discrepancies and payroll errors
• Track and manage employee leave (PTO, sick, FMLA, etc.) and maintain accurate balances
• Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including garnishments and deductions
• Conduct audits to ensure payroll accuracy and data integrity
• Maintain documentation for payroll transactions and support reporting needs

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of payroll processing and timekeeping experience
• Experience with garnishments, taxes, and payroll processes
• Strong analytical skills, including retro pay/time calculations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (Business, HR, Accounting, or related field)
• Experience with Oracle, PeopleSoft, or similar HR/payroll systems
• Knowledge of union contracts and public sector payroll
• Experience supporting large employee populations

Required Skills:

• Payroll Processing
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

“Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors”