Timekeeper / Payroll Assistant

United Staffing Solutions (USS) has the honor of representing a large hospital system in their search for an experienced Timekeeper / Payroll Assistant to work onsite at their corporate office in Lower Manhattan. Candidates must have direct, hands-on timekeeping and time & attendance experience, including reviewing and auditing employee time records, resolving discrepancies, processing adjustments, and supporting payroll.

Location: New York, NY (Financial District/Lower Manhattan)
Pay: $25–$35/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday 8am-4pm (35 hours/week, 7 hours/day with a 1-hour unpaid lunch)
Employment Type: Temporary with the possibility of becoming permanent

Timekeeper / Payroll Assistant Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and processing employee timesheets for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance
• Monitoring daily time entries, missed punches, scheduling exceptions, and supervisor approvals
• Auditing time records for overtime, shift differentials, holiday pay, and premium pay eligibility
• Preparing and submitting approved time records and adjustments for payroll processing
• Investigating and resolving timekeeping discrepancies, errors, and late submissions
• Performing retroactive pay and time calculations and reconciling related payroll adjustments
• Tracking employee leave, including annual, sick, comp, FMLA, and other approved absences
• Verifying leave balances and applying appropriate leave codes
• Updating timekeeping systems based on employee status and maintaining supporting payroll documentation
• Working across multiple payroll and timekeeping systems while meeting strict deadlines

• Direct, hands-on timekeeping experience required
• This position requires candidates whose experience has been substantially focused on timekeeping functions. Timekeeping that was only a small part of a broader HR, recruiting, or administrative position will not meet the requirements for this role.
• Bachelor’s degree OR at least 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience with payroll and timekeeping functions, including garnishments, taxes, and year-end activities
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with retroactive pay and time calculations
• Strong knowledge of payroll and timekeeping procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality while managing multiple deadlines
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Experience with Oracle and/or PeopleSoft is a plus, not a must
• Knowledge of union contracts and public-sector payroll practices is a plus, not a must
• Experience supporting large employee populations is a plus, not a must

If your background is focused on hands-on timekeeping and payroll support and you’re ready to bring that experience to the corporate payroll team of a large hospital system, apply now for immediate consideration.