Assistant Payroll Manager

Job Description Job Title: Payroll Assistant Job Location: Queens, New Yorks, Bronx, Manhattan, NY Shift: -8:00 AM-4:30 PM Pay: $25/hr - $31/hr Contract: 3-month assignment with possible extension Education: High School Diploma/GED required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Duties We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll processing for both hourly and salaried employees, including handling wage garnishments, tax withholdings, and year-end payroll activities. The candidate must also demonstrate analytical skills related to retroactive pay calculations and data audits. Experience working with various payroll systems, particularly PeopleSoft Payroll, is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities: Process payroll accurately and timely for hourly and salaried employees Enter and manage all wage garnishment orders and ensure compliance with payment schedules Prepare and review property payroll transfer reports Ensure benefit deductions are accurate and appropriately applied Conduct regular audits to verify data accuracy and maintain payroll integrity Assist with various accounting and payroll-related projects as assigned by the leadership team Collaborate with HR, Benefits, and Finance departments to resolve payroll discrepancies Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all relevant payroll laws and regulations Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in payroll processing, including garnishments, tax compliance, and year-end activities Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle retroactive calculations and data validation Experience with multiple payroll systems; PeopleSoft Payroll experience is highly preferred Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Strong problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work independently and report on-site at the assigned location PeopleSoftPayroll PayrollProcessing Garnishments YearEndProcessing BenefitsDeductions RetroPay PayrollAudit AccountingSupport HealthcareJobs BronxJobs QueensJobs ManhattanJobs PayrollCareers