Payroll Processor

Network ESC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Network ESC in New York is seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant/Timekeeper to maintain accurate time and attendance records and support payroll processing. The role involves reviewing timesheets, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring proper documentation for leave balances and pay transactions.

You will monitor daily entries, approvals, and compliance with policies and labor agreements, collaborating with supervisors and HR in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years payroll and timekeeping experience.
• Garnishments, taxes, year-end activities knowledge.
• Analytical ability for retro calculations of pay and time.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review and process employee timesheets for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Audit time entries for overtime and differential eligibility.
• Prepare time records and adjustments for payroll processing.
• Investigate discrepancies and maintain payroll documentation.
• Track employee leave (annual, sick, FMLA) and update codes.
• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure approvals before deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll knowledge

Timekeeping knowledge

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Multi-system work

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Job description

Network ESC

Medical Facility in need of a experienced Payroll Assistant.

Monday through Friday 8am-5pm

The Timekeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate employee time and attendance records to support timely and accurate payroll processing. This is an important role on the Payroll team as Timekeepers ensure time reporting complies with organizational policies, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements. A Timekeeper reviews, audits, and processes employee timesheets, resolves discrepancies, and ensures proper documentation for leave balances, overtime, and other pay-related transactions. This position requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Time and Attendance Administration

• Review and process employee timesheets for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
• Monitor daily time entries, missed punches, and scheduling exceptions.
• Audit time entries for overtime, shift differentials, holiday pay, and premium pay eligibility.
• Ensure time approvals are completed by supervisors prior to payroll deadlines.

Payroll Support

• Prepare and submit approved time records and adjustments for payroll processing.
• Investigate and resolve timekeeping discrepancies and errors.
• Reconcile payroll adjustments related to timekeeping errors or late submissions.
• Maintain documentation supporting payroll transactions

Leave and Absence Tracking

• Track and record employee leave usage including annual, sick, comp, FMLA, and other approved absences.
• Verify leave balances and ensure appropriate leave codes are applied.
• Coordinate with other teams regarding leave of absence
• Updating the timekeeping system based on employee status.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll and timekeeping (i.e. Garnishments, Taxes, Year End activities).
• Analytical skills related to retro calculations of pay and time required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise HR/payroll systems such as Oracle or PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of union contracts and public sector payroll practices.
• Experience supporting large employee populations.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of payroll and timekeeping procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in multiple systems simultaneously