Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant

Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Contract
Openings: 3
Schedule: 35 Hours/Week | Onsite

Job Summary

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant to support payroll operations, employee records management, payroll compliance, auditing, and payroll-related accounting functions. This role requires strong payroll processing experience, attention to detail, and proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Manage wage garnishments, payroll transfers, and benefits deductions.
• Maintain employee payroll records and payroll system data.
• Conduct payroll audits and ensure data accuracy.
• Reconcile payroll records and assist with payroll-related audits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Prepare and review payroll reports and year-end payroll activities.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.
• Support accounting and finance teams with payroll-related projects.
• Work with multiple payroll systems and HRIS platforms simultaneously.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with garnishments, payroll taxes, retro pay calculations, and year-end payroll activities.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills.
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance, labor laws, and tax regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field.
• FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional).
• Experience with Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, ADP, QuickBooks, PayChoice, or Payroll Associates.
• Prior experience in healthcare payroll environments.

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission 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.