Payroll Analyst

New York University; Golden Horseshoe; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Analyst to serve as a subject matter expert in payroll processes. This role involves analyzing payroll discrepancies, implementing internal controls, and ensuring compliance with tax laws. You will work closely with senior management to resolve complex payroll issues and provide tier 2 support for employee inquiries. Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence, making a significant impact on payroll operations while contributing to a greener future.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience with detailed reconciliation.
• Knowledge of payroll principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and document payroll issues, proposing solutions.
• Implement internal control procedures for payroll expenditures.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Payroll Principles

Excel

Time and Attendance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Payroll Analyst

Posting Number

2025-14596

Location : Location

US-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work Classification

Hybrid: 60% to 80% Onsite

Department

CDV - Global Payroll

School/Division

Office of the SVP Finance and Budget/Chief Financial Officer (WS2704)

Compensation Grade

Band 52

Union

N/A

FT/PT

Full-Time

Category

Finance/Real Estate/Procurement/Grant Management

Position Summary

Serve as a payroll subject matter expert. Compile, analyze and document issues on payroll and related fiscal activities in order to identify systemic issues or problems and propose solutions. Implement internal control procedures to review and approve payroll expenditures. Assess complexity of payroll issues and determine resolutions; make recommendations to senior department management based on knowledge of payroll; investigate payroll discrepancies and find resolution with appropriate University offices to resolve problem transactions. Analyze and reconcile per pay period and liability remittances. Keep abreast of all federal and state payroll tax law changes. Serve as tier 2 escalation for employee payroll questions.

Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Required Experience:
3+ years related payroll experience including detailed reconciliation experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Experience:
3+ years Prior Workday Time and Absence Experience, ServiceNow Experience

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent analytical, problem solving, knowledge of payroll principles and best practices. Advanced working knowledge of Excel. General knowledge of time and attendance as it relates to payroll processing and general knowledge of income tax treatment and its application to payroll.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $77,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

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