Payroll Specialist

Job title : Payroll Assistant - W2 Job location : New York, NY 10004 Shift : 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Pay : $28 - $32/hr Contract Length: 2 months, Possible Extension Qualifications: Diploma Required, Bachelor's Degree preferred 1+ years of Payroll experience Timekeeping experience Healthcare experience required. QuickBooks and Pay Choice or Payroll Associates experience preferred. General tasks and responsibilities include: 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. 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. 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. Update the timekeeping system based on employee status. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benefits Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life