Time & Leave Manager, HR Operations & Workday

City University of New York; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The City College of New York is seeking a Time and Leave Manager in the Office of Human Resources to lead timekeeping and leave administration across the campus. You will supervise staff, ensure policy compliance, and coordinate with Payroll on all attendance and leave transactions.

You will act as a subject matter expert on timekeeping and leave, implement improvements, and support HR technology efforts including Workday and related systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years related experience required.
• Strong Excel proficiency with data analysis, reconciliation and reporting.
• Knowledge of CUNY time and leave policies, collective bargaining agreements, payroll processes, and related rules.
• Experience with HRIS, timekeeping, payroll implementations and user access administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee time and attendance management using Kronos, CUNYfirst and related systems.
• Review and approve timesheets, ensuring policy compliance and correct payroll actions.
• Investigate discrepancies in time and attendance records and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with Payroll and campus departments for timely processing of leave transactions.
• Maintain accurate time and leave records; generate reports for compliance and decision-making.
• Provide guidance on policies and procedures to employees and supervisors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Time and leave policies

Payroll processes

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Kronos

CUNYfirst

Workday

PeopleSoft

Job description

The City College of New York is seeking a Time and Leave Manager in the Office of Human Resources to lead timekeeping and leave administration across the campus. You will supervise staff, ensure policy compliance, and coordinate with Payroll on all attendance and leave transactions.

You will act as a subject matter expert on timekeeping and leave, implement improvements, and support HR technology efforts including Workday and related systems.