Payroll Assistant - New York, NY


Healthcare - NYC - New York, NY
New York, New York
Locations: New York, Brentwood, Hempstead, White Plains
Posted On: February 02, 2026
Last Day to Apply: February 06, 2026
Pay: $26.00 to $32.00 per hour

Job Title: Payroll Assistant
Location: New York, NY
Assignment Duration: 9 Weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pay Rate: $26–$32 per hour (based on experience)

Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to support payroll operations within a large healthcare environment in New York, NY. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and experience working with multiple payroll and timekeeping systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees in a timely and accurate manner

  • Enter and manage wage garnishments and ensure proper payments

  • Process payroll transfer and adjustment reports

  • Verify and reconcile employee benefit deductions

  • Conduct payroll audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance

  • Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll tax laws and regulations

  • Assist leadership with payroll and accounting-related projects as needed

  • Perform retroactive pay calculations and time adjustments accurately

  • Work efficiently across multiple payroll and timekeeping systems

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year of payroll experience (2+ years strongly preferred)

  • High School Diploma or GED required (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)

  • Hands-on experience with payroll processing, timekeeping systems, garnishments, taxes, and year-end activities

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with payroll systems such as QuickBooks, PayChoice, or Payroll Associates

  • Knowledge of W-2 processing and payroll tax compliance

  • Experience supporting or preparing income tax-related documentation

For more details contact at pmohanty@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-806-4227.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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