Payroll Associate - Time and Attendance

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Job Opportunity at MSK: Payroll Associate - Time and Attendance


Are you a resilient and detail-oriented professional looking for a dynamic role in a fast-paced environment? Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) is seeking a Payroll Associate - Time and Attendance to join our team. In this critical role, you will ensure the accurate and timely capture and reporting of hours worked and paid absences for over 22,000 employees using our Time & Attendance system and Workday Absence.


Key Responsibilities:

• Handle high-volume tasks related to MSK Time and Workday Absence, including reporting, security access, and assistance requests, all while maintaining a high level of accuracy and compliance with federal and state labor laws.
  
  

• Provide clear and effective guidance for Time & Attendance and Workday via email and the ServiceNow case management platform, resolving issues swiftly and efficiently.
  
  

• Manage escalated Time & Attendance issues, track overpayments, and process retroactive time card corrections with precision and adherence to deadlines.
  
  

• Write comprehensive training guides and procedures, prepare audit documentation, and stay up-to-date with labor laws and MSK policies.
  
  

• Assist with cross-functional payroll and finance tasks, including processing Workday earnings adjustments as requested.
  
  

Key Qualifications:

• Time and attendance experience required
  
  

• Familiarity using a modern HCM/Payroll system (Workday, a plus)
  
  

• Experience managing a payroll with 5,000+ employees
  
  

• Experience with Time & Attendance Systems (Symplr Time & Attendance, a plus).
  
  

• Familiarity with a case management platform (ServiceNow, a plus).
  
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  
  

Core Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex issues in a fast-paced, cyclical work environment.
  
  

• A meticulous approach to ensure accuracy, data integrity, and compliance.
  
  

• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely across various platforms.
  
  

• Exceptional organizational skills to manage high-volume tasks efficiently.
  
  

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Hybrid, with flexibility required to be onsite multiple days per week or as needed
  
  

• Location: 633 Third Avenue, NYC
  
  

• Report to: Associate Director, Payroll
  
  

• Pay Range: We are budgeted to hire between $66,500 - $70,000 for this role. There is room for growth above this range once in the position!
  
  

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Pay Range: $62,600.00 - $97,100.00


FSLA Status: Exempt

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At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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