Director of Payroll, Timekeeping & Benefits

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York seeks an experienced Director of Payroll, Time Management and Employee Benefits to lead payroll, timekeeping, leave administration and benefits operations in the DDC. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will guide strategy, supervise staff, ensure accurate payroll processing and provide expert guidance to leadership and staff.

You will ensure compliance with City policies and applicable laws, maintain internal controls, conduct audits, resolve complex issues and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, finance, accounting, business or related field with two years supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with four years professional experience, including 18 months in supervisory capacity.
• Associate degree with six years professional experience, including 18 months in supervisory capacity.
• Four-year high school diploma with eight years professional experience, including 18 months in supervisory capacity.
• Combination of education and experience may be substituted per city rules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll and timekeeping operations for accurate processing.
• Lead staff through supervision, training and coaching.
• Review payroll reports including Reports 160, 161, 700 and 320.
• Conduct audits using CityTime, CHRMS, PMS, PI, OPA and Excel.
• Manage leave administration including FMLA, PFL, PPL and child care.
• Ensure compliance with DCAS, OPA, OLR and other city directives.
• Represent the agency with external entities to resolve issues.
• Provide guidance on benefits, retirement planning and related matters.

Education

Master’s degree in economics, finance, accounting, business or related field with two years supervisory experience

Bachelor’s degree with four years professional experience including 18 months in supervisory capacity

Associate degree with six years professional experience including 18 months in supervisory capacity

Four-year high school diploma with eight years professional experience including 18 months in supervisory capacity

Combination of education and experience may be substituted per city rules

Job description

The City of New York seeks an experienced Director of Payroll, Time Management and Employee Benefits to lead payroll, timekeeping, leave administration and benefits operations in the DDC. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will guide strategy, supervise staff, ensure accurate payroll processing and provide expert guidance to leadership and staff.

You will ensure compliance with City policies and applicable laws, maintain internal controls, conduct audits, resolve complex issues and