Timekeeper

Timekeeper

JOB-10046173

Anticipated Start Date

April 27, 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

The Timekeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate employee time and attendance records to support timely and precise payroll processing. This role plays a critical part within the Payroll team by ensuring all time reporting complies with organizational policies, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements. The Timekeeper audits timesheets, resolves discrepancies, and maintains proper documentation for pay-related transactions, requiring a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

• Review and process employee timesheets for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance
• Monitor daily time entries, including missed punches and scheduling exceptions
  
• Audit time records for overtime, shift differentials, holiday pay, and premium pay eligibility
  
• Ensure all time entries are approved by supervisors prior to payroll deadlines
  
• Prepare and submit approved time records and adjustments for payroll processing
  
• Investigate and resolve timekeeping discrepancies and errors
  
• Reconcile payroll adjustments related to timekeeping issues or late submissions
  
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation supporting payroll transactions
  
• Track and record employee leave, including vacation, sick leave, compensatory time, FMLA, and other absences
  
• Verify leave balances and ensure proper leave codes are applied
  
• Coordinate with internal teams regarding leave of absence cases
  
• Update the timekeeping system to reflect changes in employee status

Skills Required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll and timekeeping
• Experience with payroll processes such as garnishments, taxes, and year-end activities
  
• Strong analytical skills, including retroactive pay and time calculations
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Solid understanding 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
  
• Comfortable working across multiple systems simultaneously

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Additional Requirements

• Shift Ti m e: Flexible schedule required every other Friday 8am - 4pm
• Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field
  
• Preferred: Experience with enterprise HR/payroll systems (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft)
  
• Preferred: Knowledge of union contracts and public sector payroll practices
  
• Preferred: Experience supporting large employee populations

Pay Rate

• $28-$33 per h our (Compensation will be offered within this posted range 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.