Payroll Assistant

Innova Solutions Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a Payroll Assistant for a contract role in Bronx, NY. The position involves payroll processing, timekeeping data entry, and benefits management, with strict regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in payroll, experience with hourly and salaried staff, and strong attention to detail.

Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office is required. Pay ranges from $25 to $30 per hour, with schedule flexibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll and timekeeping experience.
• Experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Strong knowledge of timekeeping procedures and reconciliation.
• Experience with Pay Choice, Payroll Associates, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or similar systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• QuickBooks experience preferred.
• Ability to audit payroll data and identify discrepancies.
• Experience supporting large employee populations; union/public sector payroll knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing: calculate wages, overtime, deductions, and benefits.
• Maintain employee files and input data into HRIS/payroll systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local payroll regulations and reporting.
• Reconcile payroll records and assist with audits.
• Answer payroll questions and resolve pay discrepancies.

Skills

Payroll experience

Timekeeping

Payroll audits

HRIS data entry

Attention to detail

Large payrolls

Tools

Pay Choice

Payroll Associates

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Excel

Word

Outlook

QuickBooks

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a Payroll Assistant Position type: Contract Location: Bronx, NY 10461 Schedule: Monday - Friday 9AM to 5PM Must be flexible with schedule, every other Friday they will either be working 6 a.m.-2 p.m. or 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

As a Payroll Assistant, you will:

• Payroll Processing: accurately calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions, including tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefits (401k).
• System & Records Management: maintaining updated employee files, inputting data into HRIS/payroll systems, and managing time-and-attendance records.
• Compliance: ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements (e.g., W-2s).
• Reconciliation & Auditing: balancing payroll records, reviewing tax filings, and assisting with audits.
• Employee Support: resolving pay discrepancies, answering questions regarding paychecks, and handling payroll inquiries.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 2+ years of payroll and timekeeping experience (including garnishments, taxes, and year-end payroll activities).
• Experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Strong knowledge of timekeeping procedures, payroll adjustments, and reconciliation processes.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Pay Choice, Payroll Associates, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or similar HR/payroll platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to audit payroll data and identify discrepancies.
• Experience supporting large employee populations and knowledge of union/public sector payroll practices preferred.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: $25 - $30 per hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [emailprotected] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Innova Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply to STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Privacy Policy - innovasolutions.