Payroll Assistant

Future Sign CO.,LTD; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction firm in New York is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support payroll processing and ensure accuracy in employee records. Responsibilities include managing timesheets, assisting in payroll calculations, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, a good understanding of payroll principles, and attention to detail. This is a full-time position offering benefits such as paid time off and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills required.
• Must have understanding of payroll principles.
• Prior admin or HR support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process employee timesheets and work hours.
• Assist with payroll calculations and compliance checks.
• Review payroll entries for errors and discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation.
• Support payroll reporting for audits.
• Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Basic payroll principles understanding

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Job Overview

We’re seeking a Payroll Assistant to support the processing, maintenance, and accuracy of employee payroll records. You’ll work with HR, finance, and operations teams to ensure wages, deductions, and adjustments are handled correctly and delivered on time.

Responsibilities

• Process employee timesheets, work hours, and attendance data.
• Assist with payroll calculations, adjustments, and compliance checks.
• Review payroll entries for errors, discrepancies, and missing information.
• Maintain payroll records, documentation, and employee files.
• Support payroll reporting for audits, finance teams, and management.
• Respond to employee payroll-related questions professionally.

Requirements

• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with payroll systems/software.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understanding of basic payroll principles (wages, deductions, taxes).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Prior admin or HR support experience is a plus.

Compensation

• Hourly or salary pay depending on employer.
• Overtime and bonus opportunities may be available.
• Benefits may include paid time off and health coverage.

Credit Score Requirement: Due to handling wage-related information and financial data, a standard credit score and background check is required before interview scheduling.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Seniority Level

• Not Applicable

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Construction