Payroll & Attendance Administrator- Museum

Adecco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prestigious NYC Art Museum in New York City is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Attendance Administrator for a three-month temporary assignment onsite. The role supports daily payroll and timekeeping for a large unionized workforce and requires strong Excel skills and familiarity with Workday.

The ideal candidate will manage high-volume administrative tasks, ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll procedures, and collaborate with employees, supervisors, and internal departments to

Qualifications

• Experience with Workday and strong Excel skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume administrative tasks with accuracy and compliance.
• Experience with payroll and attendance tracking in a unionized workforce.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily payroll, timekeeping, and attendance using Workday.
• Review clock-in/out activity, identifying late or incorrect punches.
• Track overtime allocations across departments and projects.
• Follow union payroll rules and procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare recurring payroll reports and reconcile records.
• Communicate payroll/attendance information with employees and supervisors.

Skills

Excel

Workday

Payroll administration

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Job description

Payroll & Attendance Administrator – Museum Operations

Client: Prestigious NYC Art Museum

Location: Manhattan, NYC

Employment Type: Temporary Contract (Approximately 3 Months)

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Days Off: Sunday & Monday

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Start Date: ASAP, ideally before the end of November

Position Overview

Our client, a prestigious and internationally recognized art museum in New York City, is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll & Attendance Administrator for a three-month temporary assignment.

This individual will support daily payroll and timekeeping operations for a large, unionized workforce. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, experience with Workday, and the ability to manage high-volume administrative responsibilities while ensuring accuracy and compliance with established payroll procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily payroll, timekeeping, and attendance administration using Workday.
• Review employee clock-in and clock-out activity, identifying late, missed, or incorrect punches.
• Track and coordinate overtime allocations across various departments, budgets, construction projects, special events, and operational activities.
• Follow established union payroll rules, policies, and procedures to ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll processing.
• Prepare recurring payroll reports, reconcile records, and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate with employees, supervisors, and internal departments regarding payroll and attendance q