Payroll Assistant

Innova Solutions•Bronx, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Innova Solutions is seeking a Payroll Assistant for a contract position in Bronx, NY. The role involves accurately calculating wages, processing payroll, managing HRIS/payroll systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, reconciling records, and supporting employees with payroll inquiries. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of payroll experience, proficiency in payroll systems, and strong attention to detail.

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years of payroll and timekeeping experience (including garnishments, taxes, and year-end payroll activities).
Experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
Strong knowledge of timekeeping procedures, payroll adjustments, and reconciliation processes.
Experience with payroll systems such as Pay Choice, Payroll Associates, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or similar HR/payroll platforms.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Strong attention to detail with the ability to audit payroll data and identify discrepancies.
Must be able to be engaged on a W-2 basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
Experience supporting large employee populations and knowledge of union/public sector payroll practices preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions, including tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefits (401k).
Maintaining updated employee files, inputting data into HRIS/payroll systems, and managing time-and-attendance records.
Ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements (e.g., W-2s).
Balancing payroll records, reviewing tax filings, and assisting with audits.
Resolving pay discrepancies, answering questions regarding paychecks, and handling payroll inquiries.