Director, Payroll Examination & Compliance

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness

Health Insurance

Work From Home

Job summary

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE in New York City seeks an Assistant Director of the Payroll Examination to oversee the Payroll Accounting Unit and daily operations. The role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing for city employees, with focus on complex payroll issues and cross‑system reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will supervise staff, coordinate with HR and Finance, analyze payroll data for improvements, and ensure adherence to bargaining agreements and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent accounting experience.
• Experience supervising payroll staff and coordinating with multiple internal teams.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and city/state policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Payroll Examination Unit and ensure timely payroll processing.
• Review payroll reports from PMS and Pi and approve adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with OPA, OLR, NYC Comptroller and collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Payroll analysis

Supervisory leadership

Regulatory compliance

Process improvement

Tools

PMS

Pi system

W-2 corrections

Job description

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE in New York City seeks an Assistant Director of the Payroll Examination to oversee the Payroll Accounting Unit and daily operations. The role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing for city employees, with focus on complex payroll issues and cross‑system reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will supervise staff, coordinate with HR and Finance, analyze payroll data for improvements, and ensure adherence to bargaining agreements and regulations.