Payroll Specialist

Company: Pride Health
Location: New York City
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job title : Payroll Assistant Job location : Bronx, NY 10461 Shift : 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Length : 2 months, possible extension Pay : $30 - $32/hr Education : 2 year experience. High School Diploma/GED required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), QuickBooks and Pay Choice or Payroll Associates experience preferred. Duties: Payroll processing (i.e. Garnishments, Taxes, Year End activities). Analytical skills related to retro calculations of pay and time required as well as the ability to work with multiple systems simultaneously. Intermediate to advance skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook Payroll Processing: Accurately calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions, including tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefits (401k). • System & Records Management: Maintaining updated employee files, inputting data into HRIS/payroll systems, and managing time-and-attendance records Compliance: Ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements (e.g., W-2s). • Reconciliation & Auditing: Balancing payroll records, reviewing tax filings, and assisting with audits. • Employee Support: Resolving pay discrepancies, answering questions regarding paychecks, and handling payroll inquiries. Required Skills and Qualifications • Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel. • Attention to Detail: High accuracy in data entry and calculations to avoid legal or financial errors. • Confidentiality: Ability to manage sensitive, confidential employee data. • Knowledge of Regulations: Understanding of labor laws, tax codes, and payroll compliance. • Communication: Effective communication with HR, finance, and employees. Common Experience • Prior experience in payroll, accounting, or human resources. Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.

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