Senior Payroll & Benefits Supervisor - Remote-Eligible

NYC Department of Finance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is seeking a Payroll Supervisor for the Office of Employee Services. The role oversees payroll, benefits administration, audits, and reporting for about 2,000 employees.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Payroll & Benefits, the supervisor ensures accuracy, policy adherence, and timely delivery of complex payroll tasks. The position requires supervisory experience in payroll within NYC government, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of Citytime/NYCAPS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher with relevant experience in payroll/benefits
• Experience supervising clerical/administrative staff
• Knowledge of NYC/City regulations governing payroll and leaves
• Experience with City payroll systems and reporting tools
• Experience handling audits and compliance activities

Responsibilities

• Assist Deputy Director in daily unit operations and payroll/benefits oversight
• Perform projects with attention to detail and timely delivery
• Collaborate with other OES areas to reduce overpayments and errors
• Coordinate with oversight agencies managing benefits for staff and retirees
• Track collective bargaining agreements and salary adjustments
• Administer separations and offboarding processes; verify fringe benefits and taxes
• Analyze procedures and communicate updates to staff
• Prepare payroll data and extracts for PMS/NYCAPS reports
• Generate overtime, attrition, and management reports for policy adherence
• Develop and analyze computer-based reports for workforce planning
• Prepare and certify Summary of Payroll for management and external audits
• Process and verify payroll-related payments under collective bargaining rules
• Conduct payroll audits and resolve discrepancies
• Calculate additions to gross pay and other contractual adjustments
• Manage EFT stop-payments and special payments for active/inactive staff

Skills

Supervisory experience

Payroll

Benefits management

Regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

Citytime

NYCAPS

PMS

CHRMS Ad-Hoc

Job description

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is seeking a Payroll Supervisor for the Office of Employee Services. The role oversees payroll, benefits administration, audits, and reporting for about 2,000 employees.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Payroll & Benefits, the supervisor ensures accuracy, policy adherence, and timely delivery of complex payroll tasks. The position requires supervisory experience in payroll within NYC government, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of Citytime/NYCAPS.