Assistant Director, Payroll

Physician Affiliate Group of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Director of Payroll to oversee payroll operations across multiple sites. This role involves ensuring compliance with payroll laws, managing payroll staff, and collaborating with HR and Finance to enhance payroll processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll management, advanced proficiency in payroll systems, and excellent analytical skills. Join a dedicated team that values compassion and integrity, while contributing to the health and well-being of the diverse New York community. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading healthcare organization.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

401K Company Contribution

Low-Cost Medical Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive payroll experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes from onboarding to reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily payroll operations including time card review and audits.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and manage payroll-related inquiries.

Skills

Payroll Management

Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables)

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Advanced Payroll Certification

Tools

Paycom

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY), amultispecialty medical practice group, staffs several municipal hospitals and clinics within New York City through an affiliation agreement with NYC Health + Hospitals. PAGNY’s corporate staff provides administrative, practice management, and human resources services in support of its more than 3,000 clinical providers.

The Mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

The Assistant Director, Payroll will assist in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Payroll Department, ensuring the accurate, compliant, and efficient processing of payroll across all PAGNY sites. This position supports strategic payroll initiatives, process improvements, and compliance with internal and external regulations. The role acts as a key advisor and operational leader within the Payroll team, interfacing with HR, Finance, and site operations to ensure excellence in payroll administration.

Opportunity Details:

Oversee and support the daily operations of the payroll function, including time card review, audits, earnings code management, and bi-weekly payroll processing.

Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll laws, union requirements, internal compliance, and confidentiality policies.

Assist in the training and supervision of payroll staff, including onboarding new employees to payroll systems such as ESS (Paycom).

Collaborate with HR and Operations to address payroll-related inquiries, support labor allocations, manage PTO profiles and accruals, and calculate retroactive payments, adjustments, and payouts.

Provide guidance on payroll tax laws, and ensure proper implementation of payroll tax policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Evaluate payroll operations and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and user experience.

Support cross-departmental reconciliation of payroll data and ensure consistent and timely reporting.

Generate and analyze payroll reports for internal stakeholders, sites, and leadership; fulfill ad hoc reporting requests.

Serve as a key resource for resolving complex payroll issues and inquiries across all PAGNY sites.

Maintain confidentiality of payroll records and sensitive employee information.

Assist with system optimization initiatives in Paycom and other HRIS platforms to support scalable payroll operations.

Participate in strategic planning with the Payroll Director, CFO, Senior Director of Finance, and Director of Accounting to align payroll practices with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Management, or a related field.
• Advanced payroll certification, preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years' progressive payroll experience, including supervisory or team leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with union payroll requirements, labor allocations, and employee benefit accruals.
• Advanced proficiency in Paycom or other payroll/time and attendance systems required.
• Strong Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes from onboarding through disbursement and reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with high attention to detail.
• A customer-service mindset and commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality.

Exceptional Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation package
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contributionstarting day one
• Choice of a three tiered, very low-cost medical plans
• Generous paid time off program
• Salary range = $115,000* - $130,000*

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY)mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our policies ensure equal opportunities for all. Learn more about our initiatives by visiting ourDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion page.

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, historical performance, and other relevant criteria.

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