Payroll Processor
Location: New York, NY Duration: 08/03/2026 – 09/26/2026 Shift: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM | 35 hours per week. Pay - $30/hr - $35/hr.
Schedule Notes
- 1-hour lunch break
- Flexible schedule required every other Friday:
- 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, or
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
- Experience with garnishments, taxes, and year-end payroll activities.
- Strong analytical skills related to retro calculations of pay and time.
- Ability to work with multiple systems simultaneously.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including:
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- Strong payroll software experience, specifically:
- Oracle Cloud
- PeopleSoft
- ADP
- High attention to detail and accuracy in payroll calculations and data entry.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
- Knowledge of labor laws, payroll regulations, tax codes, and compliance requirements.
- Effective communication skills with HR, Finance, and employees.
- Prior experience in payroll, accounting, or human resources preferred.
Education
- High School Diploma Required.
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
- Associate Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field is often preferred.
Required Certifications & Licensure
- FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) Preferred.
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) Preferred.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Accurately process payroll, including wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
- Calculate and process tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefit deductions (including 401(k)).
- Maintain employee payroll records and files.
- Input and manage employee data within HRIS and payroll systems.
- Manage and maintain time-and-attendance records.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax laws.
- Prepare and support payroll reporting requirements, including W-2 processing.
- Reconcile payroll records and review payroll tax filings.
- Assist with payroll audits and compliance reviews.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee pay issues.
- Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus.
- Experience working in large healthcare or hospital environments preferred.