Campus Payroll Coordinator — HR & Compliance

RFCUNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

Job summary

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking a Campus Payroll Coordinator to support payroll processing across CUNY campuses and programs. You will assist with intake and accuracy of payroll data, working with HR and RFCO teams to ensure timely, compliant payroll execution.

The role involves preparing direct deposits, wage garnishments, timesheet validation, and responding to payroll inquiries from employees and project directors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years payroll or related experience.
• Strong math skills.
• Knowledge of FLSA, FMLA and NYSDOL WHD laws.
• Knowledge of Workday Payroll Module a plus.
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task.
• HR experience a plus.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Payroll Manager in payroll processing for field employee transactions.
• Establish direct deposits, wage garnishments and other deductions.
• Verify and input timesheets and payroll information.
• Respond to wage/payroll information requests from field employees, PIs, and agencies.
• Assist with system issues and payroll-related transactions.
• Collaborate with HR and RFCO staff.
• Cover for other payroll team members during absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong math skills

Excellent customer relations skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Detail oriented and multi-tasking

Knowledge of NY wage laws

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday Payroll

Job description

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking a Campus Payroll Coordinator to support payroll processing across CUNY campuses and programs. You will assist with intake and accuracy of payroll data, working with HR and RFCO teams to ensure timely, compliant payroll execution.

The role involves preparing direct deposits, wage garnishments, timesheet validation, and responding to payroll inquiries from employees and project directors.