Payroll Analyst - Tandym

A healthcare organization in New York City is currently seeking a new Payroll Analyst to join their growing team in the Bronx. In this role, the Payroll Analyst will be responsible for the research, analysis, and response to payroll and deduction related issues.

About the Opportunity:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment Length: Ongoing (Contract to Hire)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm or 9am to 5pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
• Setting: Hybrid (work on-site at least 4 days a week)

Responsibilities:

The Payroll Analyst will:

• Interpret the Federal, State, and Local tax updates; make required application and applies them correctly
• Oversee benefit deduction requests and/or retroactive pay processes
• Assist with the resolution of individual and group pay issues, such as union dues, contracts, etc. and how they apply to production cycles
• Review, update, and sign off time-cards in accordance with established deadlines
• Manage the Federal, State, and/or Agency garnishment orders, communication, reporting and disbursements
• Manage individual work-flow to coincide with numerous payroll production cycles and deadlines
• Assist in the review of reports for validation of incoming deduction data from various departments
• Prepare payroll related analysis and reports by researching, compiling, analyzing, and verifying data for the department
• Prepare payment requests to 3rd parties benefit providers, unions, and other entities
• Provide support of annual W-2 processing
• Identify and analyze work-flow issues and partner with dept. staff to develop and implement resolutions
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in an Administrative role
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree and/or certification in a Finance related field
• Computer savvy
• Microsoft Office proficient (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Solid analytical, mathematical, and research skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Payroll background