Senior Director, Payroll Operations

New York Power Authority; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 147,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Power Authority is seeking an experienced Director of Payroll to lead a critical Payroll function for employees across multiple sites and union groups in New York State. The role requires strong leadership, data accuracy, and regulatory compliance to ensure biweekly payrolls are processed accurately and on time.

You will oversee Workday, SAP, and ADP integrations, mentor a team of professionals, and drive process improvements while maintaining stringent controls and adherence to labor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in automated payroll processing for large, multi-site, multi union organization.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Payroll professional certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Focus on tactical and operational plans within NYPA and Canal with short to mid-term focus.
• Influence others outside of their own team regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
• Manage experienced professionals and supervisors who exercise latitude and independence in assignments.
• Maintain the payroll system in good working condition by coordinating updates and fixes & troubleshooting payroll-related problems at headquarters & sites by working with IT staff, outside vendors, and HR.
• Oversee the operation of the time entry system to ensure compliance with Department of Labor wage and hour laws and to adhere to NYPA and Canal policies.
• Interact with IRS, SSA Administration, NYS Tax Authority, NYS Employees retirement system, labor unions, financial firms, and credit unions to ensure accurate reporting requirements and payments.
• Ensure the production of timely & accurate biweekly paychecks by monitoring the current control systems & establishing new controls as necessary.
• Monitor NYPA and Canal tax payments & reporting processes to ensure accuracy & timely compliance of federal, state & local tax laws by working with outside vendors and legal.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication skills

Managing multiple projects

Union payroll experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Payroll professional certification

Tools

SAP

Workday

ADP

Job description

New York Power Authority is seeking an experienced Director of Payroll to lead a critical Payroll function for employees across multiple sites and union groups in New York State. The role requires strong leadership, data accuracy, and regulatory compliance to ensure biweekly payrolls are processed accurately and on time.

You will oversee Workday, SAP, and ADP integrations, mentor a team of professionals, and drive process improvements while maintaining stringent controls and adherence to labor