Higher-Ed Payroll Lead & Compliance Expert

MACNY's Job Board; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join the Human Resources team. The role manages wage and salary system administration, employee records, and payroll compliance, ensuring accurate biweekly processing.

Reporting to the VP of HR, the Coordinator directs payroll staff, stays current with tax laws and college policies, and collaborates across campus to meet deadlines and resolve processing issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3+ years payroll experience; higher education payroll experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll taxes, W-2s, 1095-C, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of HRIS, payroll reporting, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day payroll operations and biweekly processing.
• Process tax submissions, wage reconciliations, and benefit/deduction data.
• Ensure compliance with laws, collective bargaining agreements, and OCC policies.
• Collaborate with HR and campus stakeholders to communicate payroll timelines and deadlines.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS

Regulatory compliance

Reporting & analytics

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

CPP

APA membership

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

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Job description

Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join the Human Resources team. The role manages wage and salary system administration, employee records, and payroll compliance, ensuring accurate biweekly processing.

Reporting to the VP of HR, the Coordinator directs payroll staff, stays current with tax laws and college policies, and collaborates across campus to meet deadlines and resolve processing issues.