Timekeeper

Timekeeper

JOB-10045632

Anticipated Start Date

March 30, 2026

Location

New York, NY

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client provides top-ranked care, dozens of inpatient and outpatient specialties, and mental health services with a team of highly trained and caring medical professionals who are compassionate, culturally competent and patient centered. Their vision is to be a fully integrated health system that enables New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives. Many of their roles are temp-to-hire, giving our client and our candidates the opportunity to ensure they are the right fit for a full-time position, as this comes with career advancement opportunities and excellent benefits. In fact, over 30% of our candidates have converted to full-time positions at our client.

Job Summary

We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Timekeeper. You will be 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.

Job Description

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 include 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.

Skills Required

• 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 or PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of union contracts and public sector payroll practices.
• Experience supporting large employee populations.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of payroll and timekeeping procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in multiple systems simultaneously

Education/Training/Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field preferred

Additional Requirements

• Shift Time: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; M-F, 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day

Pay Rate

• $28-$33 per hour, based on experience, skills, and market factors

HirePower 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.