Payroll -Senior Management Specialist

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,942 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)

Prescription Drug Options

Dental & Vision Coverage

NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)

Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

Transit Check Program

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

Job summary

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) is seeking a Payroll Senior Management Specialist to oversee payroll processing and compliance with regulations. This role involves managing payroll transactions, maintaining employee records confidentially, and supporting payroll systems.

The ideal candidate holds a Baccalaureate degree and has three years of payroll experience, alongside organizational and analytical skills. Exceptional benefits such as health insurance and tuition reimbursement are offered.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of full-time experience in payroll or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overall payroll workflow.
• Manage and process daily timekeeping and attendance functions.
• Processes payroll transactions accurately and on schedule.
• Ensures compliance with wage and hour laws and company policy.
• Maintain, monitor and audit the payroll and timekeeping functions.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve inquiries.
• Oversee the maintenance of employee records.
• Prepare payroll related statistical and analytical reports.
• Support payroll systems updates and process improvements.
• Train and supervise staff as applicable.

Skills

Hands on payroll processing and understanding of payroll regulations

Excellent organizational skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Proficient with payroll software

Education

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Build your career while building NYC schools!

The Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, planning and monitoring the SCA’s operating budget, creating and monitoring project budgets for all projects, preparation of year-end financial reports and management of banking relationships as well as processing all payments. Fiscal Services also provides financial reports to OMB which are used to support City bond sales and submits project data to the State Education Department that allows NYC to receive building aid funding.

Job Description Summary

The Payroll Senior Management Specialist is responsible for overseeing timekeeping functions, assisting with payroll processing, and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overall payroll workflow
• Manage and process daily timekeeping and attendance functions
• Processes payroll transactions accurately and on schedule including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions, when applicable.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of timekeeping and payroll updates including but not limited to employees, new hires, terminations, and employee changes.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local wage and hour laws, collective bargaining agreements and company policy.
• Maintain, monitor and audit the payroll and timekeeping functions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner.
• Oversees the maintenance of employee records and ensure confidentiality for employee information.
• Prepare and support payroll related, statistical and analytical reports for management as required.
• Support payroll systems including but not limited to updates, testing, and process improvements.
• Train and supervise staff, as applicable.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualification

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; and
• Three (3) years of full-time experience in payroll or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Weighted Consideration For Candidates With

• Hands on payroll processing and understanding of payroll regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Proficient with payroll software.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Salary Range: $79,942.00 - $110,000.00

Education

Baccalaureate

Certifications (if Required)

None specified.

Work Experience

Three years of full-time experience in consulting, design and implementation of management reports, or operations, financial, and/or management analysis, including relevant computer skills; or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

We Offer Exceptional Benefits Including

• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Prescription Drug Options
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
• Transit Check Program
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA’s Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill‑building, compliance, personal and professional growth. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals.

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please see https://www.e-verify.gov/employees