Payroll Assistant

Position: Payroll Assistant - PA#01
Job Title: Payroll Assistant
Location: New York, NY 10004
Job Type: Contract | Local Candidates Preferred
Pay Rate: $28 - $31 per hour (Based on Experience)

Schedule:
Monday-Friday | Day Shift
Hours: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM (35-40 hours per week, including 1-hour lunch)
Note: Flexible schedule required every other Friday (6:00 AM-2:00 PM or 10:00 AM-6:00 PM)
Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to support HR and Finance teams in delivering accurate and timely payroll services within a fast-paced healthcare environment. This role involves payroll processing, maintaining employee records, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and assisting with payroll reporting and audits.
Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Process payroll accurately including wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, tax with holdings, garnishments, and benefits
• Perform retroactive pay calculations and payroll adjustments
• Maintain accurate payroll system entries and support timely payroll processing

Systems & Records Management

• Maintain employee payroll records within payroll and HRIS systems
• Track and verify time and attendance records
• Assist with payroll system updates and integrations

Compliance & Auditing

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Reconcile payroll records and assist with payroll audits
• Support year-end payroll activities including reporting and W-2 preparation

Employee Support

• Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve pay discrepancies
• Provide guidance to employees regarding payroll procedures and policies

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• Experience handling garnishments, payroll taxes, and year-end payroll activities
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, or Quick Books

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and payroll calculation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• High accuracy in data entry and record management
• Ability to manage confidential employee information
• Strong communication and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Certifications

• FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) is a plus

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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.