Director of Timekeeping & Payroll Compliance

Agency DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Health Department seeks a Director of Timekeeping to provide executive oversight for agency-wide timekeeping operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Citywide regulations and labor agreements. You will lead the CityTime and PATS units, supervise staff, and collaborate with Payroll, HR, and Labor Relations to ensure timely pay processing and leave administration.

Responsibilities include overseeing the Timekeeping Unit, reviewing payroll reports, establishing controls, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with relevant coursework.
• CPA license required or equivalent credential.
• Experience in city payroll and timekeeping operations.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the Timekeeping Unit, supervising Timekeeping Supervisors and PATS/CityTime units.
• Ensure accuracy and financial integrity of time and attendance transactions.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile timekeeping and payroll reports for discrepancies.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and quality assurance procedures.
• Monitor compliance with Citywide payroll, timekeeping, and attendance regulations.

Skills

Accounting & payroll

Timekeeping

Financial analysis

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license

Tools

CityTime

CHRMS

NYCAPS

PMS

RMDS

PATS

Excel

Job description

The NYC Health Department seeks a Director of Timekeeping to provide executive oversight for agency-wide timekeeping operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Citywide regulations and labor agreements. You will lead the CityTime and PATS units, supervise staff, and collaborate with Payroll, HR, and Labor Relations to ensure timely pay processing and leave administration.

Responsibilities include overseeing the Timekeeping Unit, reviewing payroll reports, establishing controls, and