Assistant Commissioner of Payroll & Timekeeping

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Fire Department (FDNY) seeks a full-time Assistant Commissioner for Payroll and Timekeeping. The role oversees payroll and timekeeping for Fire, EMS and civilian staff, ensuring accurate compensation and compliant timing systems.

You will manage audits, develop policies, establish controls, and coordinate with Labor Relations. The position reports to the Deputy Commissioner for Human Capital and supports FDNY leadership with expert guidance on payroll matters.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required for this senior position.
• At least 4 years of satisfactory experience, including 18 months in admin/ managerial/ executive roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, audit and distribution of employee compensation in compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Oversee the agency’s timekeeping functions, including CityTime.
• Create and administer written policies and SOPs; prepare response plans for system updates or payroll disruptions.
• Establish internal controls to ensure payroll accuracy and audit readiness.
• Review and implement collective bargaining agreements and special pay with Labor Relations.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and support to FDNY employees.
• Provide expert payroll and timekeeping guidance to FDNY leadership.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college

4 years of satisfactory experience including 18 months in administrative/ managerial/ executive capacity

Job description

Assistant Commissioner of Payroll & Timekeeping

• Full-time
• Agency: FIRE DEPARTMENT
• Job Category: Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
• Salary Band: $150,000+
• Compensation: USD 196,683 - USD 196,683

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property, and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) seeks a full-time Assistant Commissioner for Payroll and Timekeeping. Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner for Human Capital, the Assistant Commissioner for Payroll and Timekeeping will manage and lead the units responsible for FDNY’s Fire, EMS and civilian payroll and timekeeping operations. In addition:

• Manage the preparation, audit and distribution of employee compensation; ensure via regular audits that employees are compensated in compliance with the guidelines set forth by Federal and State oversight, Comptroller’s office, the Office of Labor Relations, and the Office of Payroll Administration.
• Manage the agency’s timekeeping functions, including CityTime.
• Create and administer written policies and standard operating procedures. Prepare agency response plan in the event of system upgrades, outages or payroll disruption. Develop communications plan for actions affecting employee pay.
• Establish internal controls to ensure payroll accuracy and maintain audit readiness in accordance with best practices.
• Review, analyze and implement collective bargaining agreements and special pay, in collaboration with FDNY Labor Relations
• Ensure that all FDNY employees are supported and are provided with exceptional customer service when seeking assistance.
• Provide expert guidance to FDNY leadership on matters related to payroll and timekeeping.

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (FD) - 95039

1. 1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and 4 years of satisfactory experience of nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in administrative, managerial, executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or
2. 2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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