Payroll Practitioner (Payroll Manager), Corporate Payroll Operations

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public health care system is seeking a Payroll Practitioner to manage payroll functions and ensure accurate timekeeping for employees. This role involves processing wage payments, maintaining payroll records, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll operations, attention to detail, and the ability to analyze data effectively. Join a diverse and dedicated team committed to empowering the community and delivering high-quality health services. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the required experience, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vital mission.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields with supervisory payroll experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform payroll activities including wage computations and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records and conduct timekeeping data analysis.
• Provide quality customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Timekeeping Management

Data Analysis

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft HCM

Microsoft Office

IBM Mainframe

Job description

Empower Every New Yorker — Without Exception — to Live the Healthiest Life Possible

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
NYC Health + Hospitals Payroll Practitioner carries out responsibility for payroll-related functions.

General tasks and responsibilities will include the below:

1. Perform a wide variety of timekeeping and payroll activities.
2. Compute wage and overtime payments, calculating and updating payroll deductions, processing requests for off-cycle payments, and processing terminal payments.
3. Review/analyze impact of job data changes on payroll and timekeeping transactions.
4. Maintain payroll-related records, perform report reconciliations, and prepare reports and payroll-related calculations.
5. Support wage garnishment processing.
6. Maintain accurate timekeeping profiles for employees.
7. Maintain and audit timekeeping data and reports.
8. Conduct regular analysis of various timekeeping reports to identify patterns, discrepancies and trends related to employee attendance, overtime and accrual usage.
9. Provide professional and quality customer service to employees through adherence to the department’s scripts, and in compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
10. Participate in special projects as assigned to support department goals and improve payroll and timekeeping processes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline; and two (2) years of full-time supervisory experience of a payroll and timekeeping operation; or,
2. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and four (4) years of full-time experience in accounting, payroll and/or timekeeping.

Department Preferences

• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience in a large-scale payroll and/or timekeeping operation.
• Experience with collective bargaining contracts/union environment preferred.
• Experience with PeopleSoft HCM modules preferred.
• Knowledgeable in Payroll department operations and proficiency in relevant payroll/timekeeping software and systems.
• Computer programs/Software operated: PeopleSoft 9.2/ Payroll, Time & Labor, Absence Management, IBM Mainframe, Microsoft Office, Cisco Applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex records.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions to take appropriate actions.
• Ability to manage different systems simultaneously to execute responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.

If applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week.
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees.
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts.
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities.