Timekeeper

Duration: 2 + Months (possible temp-to-hire)

Location:
New York, NY 10029

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll and timekeeping (i.e. Garnishments, Taxes, Year End activities).
• Analytical skills related to retro calculations of pay and time required Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with enterprise HR/payroll systems such as Oracle Cloud, People Soft, and ADP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work in multiple systems simultaneously.
• Knowledge of union contracts and public sector payroll practices.
• Experience supporting large employee populations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The Timekeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate employee time and attendance records to support timely and accurate payroll processing. This is an important role on the Payroll team as Timekeepers ensure time reporting complies with organizational policies, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements. A Timekeeper reviews, audits, and processes employee timesheets, resolves discrepancies, and ensures proper documentation for leave balances, overtime, and other pay-related transactions.

• This position requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Time and Attendance Administration Review and process employee timesheets for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
• Monitor daily time entries, missed punches, and scheduling exceptions.
• Audit time entries for overtime, shift differentials, holiday pay, and premium pay eligibility.
• Ensure time approvals are completed by supervisors prior to payroll deadlines. Payroll Support
• Prepare and submit approved time records and adjustments for payroll processing.
• Investigate and resolve timekeeping discrepancies and errors.
• Reconcile payroll adjustments related to timekeeping errors or late submissions.
• Maintain documentation supporting payroll transactions Leave and Absence Tracking Track and record employee leave usage including annual, sick, comp, FMLA, and other approved absences.
• Verify leave balances and ensure appropriate leave codes are applied.
• Coordinate with other teams regarding leave of absence
• Updating the timekeeping system based on employee status.

Hire Power Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.