Director, Payroll, Timekeeping & Leaves

Office of the New York City Comptroller; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55a Program

Job summary

The Office of the New York City Comptroller seeks an experienced Director of Payroll, Timekeeping & Special Leaves to lead payroll operations for the agency, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. You will direct a team, oversee timekeeping, and manage leave programs in a fast-paced government environment.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Compensation & Compliance, you will supervise staff, coordinate timekeeping and leave management, conduct audits, prepare analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience with independent decision-making.
• Associate degree with five years of relevant experience, including supervisory capacity.
• High school diploma with six years of relevant experience, including supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Payroll & Timekeeping Operations
• Lead Staff & Manage Daily Workflows
• Review & Validate Payroll Reports
• Conduct Audits & Prepare Analytical Reports
• Oversee Special Leave Requests
• Ensure Policy & Regulatory Compliance
• Manage Managerial Lump Sum Payments
• Serve as Agency Liaison for Payroll & Time/Leave Matters
• Provide Customer Service & Issue Resolution
• Administer Motor Vehicle & Parking Fringe Benefits
• Lead Special Projects

Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Risk Management

PMS

CHRMS

NYCAPS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Education/experience substitution credits

Job description

The Office of the New York City Comptroller seeks an experienced Director of Payroll, Timekeeping & Special Leaves to lead payroll operations for the agency, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. You will direct a team, oversee timekeeping, and manage leave programs in a fast-paced government environment.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Compensation & Compliance, you will supervise staff, coordinate timekeeping and leave management, conduct audits, prepare analytical