Payroll Generalist II

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Payroll Department seeks a Payroll Generalist II to prepare and process complex payroll transactions, answer payroll questions, and provide payroll customer service to agency employees following NYS Comptroller and SUNY policies.

Key duties include entering exemptions and transfers, calculating federal/state taxes and employer contributions, generating payroll reports, ensuring confidentiality, and adhering to regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with two years relevant experience or equivalent.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong math and calculation skills, attention to detail, multitasking ability.
• Healthcare payroll experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll records and update changes for exemptions, job title, and transfers.
• Provide payroll information to supervisors and approved persons.
• Calculate federal/state taxes and employer contributions.
• Support team with related results and process improvements.
• Deliver internal and external payroll customer service.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, and nontaxable wages.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with NYS regulations and SUNY policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Job Summary

SUNY Upstate Payroll Department is in search of a Payroll Generalist II who prepares and process complex payroll transactions and related documents, answer standard payroll questions, and provide payroll customer service to agency employees by applying policies, rules and regulations issued by the Office of the State Comptroller, the Department of Civil Service and the Division of the Budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, job title and department/division transfers, or other information as needed.
• Provide payroll information to supervisors, customers and other approved persons.
• Determine payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments and other such liabilities as necessary.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Provide internal and external customer service to agency employee.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and implementing changes.
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts to support current and future systems enhancements; Prepare payroll reports by compiling summaries of information such as earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability and nontaxable wages.
• Maintain the confidentiality of payroll records.
• Adhere to all New York State regulatory requirements and SUNY policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree and two (2) years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Excellent Written/oral Communication Skills Required.

Excellent mathematical and calculation skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multitask effectively are necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Payroll experience with Healthcare payroll a plus.

Work Days

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Schedule is based on 37.5 hour work week.

Message To Applicants

Salary Range: $48,000 - $60,000, DOE

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