Payroll Assistant - New York, United States - Michael Page

    Michael Page
    Michael Page New York, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Entry level payroll assistant position with room for growth. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of payroll processing.

    Client Details

    A reputable non-profit organization based in Brooklyn, NY. A highly collaborative team with a fantastic vision and core values.

    Description

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Verify employees' hours worked in the time and attendance system for assigned Divisions
    • Review time sheets submitted by supervisors for accuracy. Identify errors and make appropriate corrections
    • Work with supervisors to rectify their employee's chronic time sheet errors
    • Compile and enter payroll data in the payroll system
    • Assist the payroll team in handling employee's concerns and/or questions regarding discrepancies with paychecks
    • Assist employees in understanding payroll calculations and deductions
    • Maintain payroll records and reports, compiling as required, statistical and accounting information
    • Process garnishment requests
    • Work with Human Resources to provide income, sick time and vacation accruals for claims and income verification
    • Maintain a thorough understanding of union contracts; accurately maintain union dues in the payroll system
    • Support auditing process by furnishing time sheets and other requested payroll documentation
    • Required to work in multiple payroll systems

    Profile

    COMPETENCIES

    • High School diploma or equivalent
    • Minimum one years payroll processing experience
    • Working knowledge of Sandata, Paypro, and Paycom payroll systems preferred
    • Excel skill required, with experience in using pivot tables and VLOOKUP's
    • Bilingual: Spanish and English
    • Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
    • Ability to adapt to pressure, work independently, proficiently, efficiently and must be able to meet deadlines
    • Detail oriented
    • Ability to successfully manage multiple relationships

    Job Offer

    • Highly desirable hourly rate
    • A true temp to perm opportunity
    • Medical and dental benefits provided from day 1
    • 5 day in office position in Brooklyn, with great transport links
    • Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm typical work schedule
    • A wonderful opportunity for someone looking to learn and develop skills within human resources
    • Highly collaborative team with room for growth
    • Wonderful mission driven non-profit

    MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.