The New School · 1 day ago
Director of Payroll Services
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expThe New School is a forward-thinking institution redefining education and creativity. The Director of Payroll Services will lead a team to ensure accurate payroll processing and collaborate on strategic projects to enhance employee experience.
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Responsibilities
Directs weekly and biweekly payroll processes for faculty, staff, and student workers
Manages processing in the university’s Workday Payroll system, and plans and manages the implementation of Workday system changes and updates
Oversees the university’s relationship with ADP for payroll and tax processing
Updates earning and deduction codes as needed, and coordinates with the university’s Finance office to update GL posting rules
Oversees inbound and outbound integration files for third-party vendors
Manages payment requests for garnishments
Initiates and controls W-2 processing and reconciling
Develops and maintains processes to ensure best practices, internal controls, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and the University’s policies and procedures
Oversees Non-Resident Alien processing for faculty, staff, and student workers to ensure appropriate W-2/1042-S reporting and tax withholding
Remains current with United States and New York City and State payroll-related regulations and tax laws
Proactively identifies, researches, analyzes, and resolves payroll-related issues and discrepancies
Collaborates with University departments to ensure system and data integrity in the university’s Workday system and all related systems
Manages and cross-trains the university’s payroll staff
Works collaboratively with the university’s Finance office in leading preparation of payroll information for the university’s annual audit and other audits as needed
Maintains non-union and union time off and time tracking processes, including system process improvements
Qualification
Required
Seven years of payroll management experience in a mid-sized or large organization
Strong Excel and other Microsoft Office application skills
Demonstrated effective communication and reporting skills
Bachelor's Degree required
Preferred
Familiarity with Sprintax Calculus software
One or more years of experience with Workday payroll processing
Experience managing Payroll in a university environment
Experience working with ADP for payroll and tax processing
Certified Payroll Professional certification
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement plan administered by TIAA
Qualified Transportation Expense Plan
Paid vacation and sick leave, with accruals starting on your first day
Paid holidays and floating holidays
Workmode & Telework Policy (if applicable)
Career advancement and professional development opportunities
Access to university programs, lectures, and events featuring world-renowned speakers and organizations
Tuition waiver benefit for eligible employees and dependents
Employee discounts with local vendors and service providers
Company
The New School
Discover a new kind of university, one where scholars, artists, and designers come together to challenge convention and create positive change.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Najlah Hicks
President and Co-Founder
Yixiao Li
Co-Founder & Sponsorship Coordinator of Mandarin Debate Club
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