Payroll Analyst
Location: New York, New York
Country: United States
Category: Accounting & Finance
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract To Hire
Posted Date: July 21, 2026
Job ID: 650001
Job Description
Payroll Analyst
Contract, 6+ months with permanent potential
Hourly: $30-35/hr
Salary: $71-91k if converted
Hours: 35 hours per week
Hybrid - NY, NY 10032: 3 days onsite/2 days remote
Must Haves:
- Bachelor's Degree (or additional experience)
- 2+ years of related experience
- Excellent communication and organizational skills required along with superior customer service skills.
- Word processing, spreadsheets, and database (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
- Preferred experience with HR software, i.e., HRMS such as PeopleSoft
Reporting to the Associate Director, the Payroll Analyst I will be responsible for end-to-end processing of hiring documents, subsequent personnel, and payroll transactions. Includes reviewing of transactions for completeness, accuracy and conformity with union, university and governmental policy and regulations; investigates and resolves routine payroll issues and interact with schools, departments, HR, Office of Faculty Affairs and HRPC for resolution.
Responsibilities:
-Review all transactions processed by the Schools and departments for approvals, supporting documentation, completeness and accuracy for the officers of administrations, biweekly support staff and weekly staff
-Assist with the data entry, review and tracking of Add Comps
-Assist with Service Now requests for stop payments, pay corrections & recovery
-Assist with month & year-end processing
-Dealing with payroll queries from employees
-Perform other duties or special projects as required or assigned
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training and experience, plus two years of related experience
* Must have the ability to work independently and efficiently
* Excellent communication and organizational skills required along with superior customer service skills.
* Word processing, spreadsheets, and database (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
* High level of discretion and confidentiality is required ensuring the utmost discretion in all matters is maintained
* High level of both Analytical and Mathematical Skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Must have a strong interest in payroll transaction and supporting a busy office.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
