Payroll Specialist

Job Title - Payroll Specialist

Location - New York, NY 10014

Duration - 15+ (Months Possible extension)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Prepares and processes Payroll in accordance with policy, regulation, and the applicable Collective

Bargaining Agreement; sets workflow to achieve mission, conducts a detailed analysis and report to confirm accurate and appropriate payroll processing.

Uses independent discretion, prioritizing and structuring workload to timely transmit and audit relevant data submitted from different entities throughout the University. Consistently applies policy and administers applicable Collective Bargaining provisions when transmitting and auditing data.

Collectively and in partnership with Human Resources Business Partners through the University, administers and supports the administration of Payroll policy and Collective Bargaining Agreements for compliance.

Independently identifies and improves customer service and client interaction with University Payroll by timely adapting processes.

Uses judgement and understanding when managing dissatisfied employees and clients, selecting an

appropriate course of action to resolve complaints and negative interactions.

Bulletins for the accurate processing of Payroll.

Collaborates and assists Managers with Payroll audits to ensure Collective Bargaining Agreement deadlines are met throughout the multiple Payroll Systems.

Conducts a detailed analysis and audit to implement Collective Bargaining Agreements timely and accurately.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred:

Working knowledge of federal, state and city laws and regulations impacting payroll operations.

Knowledge of job titles, classification systems, and coding structures in either NYC or NYS payroll systems.

Strong analytical, evaluative, technical, and research skills to work with various information systems to audit payroll and create reports.

Detail-oriented, self-directed, and motivated with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting with diverse staff of all levels.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments with conflicting priorities and meet strict deadlines in a dynamic and demanding customer-focused environment. Computer proficiency using web-based HRIS, payroll, financial and administrative systems; MS Office Suite (Access and Word) with strong Excel skills; SharePoint, Dropbox, plus virtual meeting/conferencing and collaboration tools (MS Teams, Zoom).