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NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) · 3 hours ago

Payroll Manager (Manager, Finance - A)

Queens, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $130K/yr

6+ years exp

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to lead and manage payroll operations. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and managing a team of payroll professionals.

Construction

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintain payroll systems and ensure efficiency in workflows, compliance and accuracy in calculations. Manage and resolve issues relating to payroll production

Ensures accurate and timely processing of updates to the payroll and timekeeping system including but not limited to new hires, terminations, promotions, demotions, leaves and changes to pay rates

Ensures compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws, and company policies impacting payroll and timekeeping

Stay updated on relevant changes in federal and state payroll regulations and ensure company compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements

Ability to interpret and implement new legislations impacting payroll

Maintain, manage and audit the timekeeping and payroll function

Facilitates audit by providing records and documentation to auditors

Establish and maintain working relationships with external benefit providers to facilitate the smooth and efficient processing of employee enrollment and/or changes

Supervise, mentor and develop team of payroll professionals

Provides training and timely performance evaluations

Develop, implement and maintain payroll policies and procedures

Continuously evaluate payroll systems and processes, identifying improvement opportunities for optimization and automation

Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, resolve discrepancies, and provide payroll-related guidance

Communicate and coordinate actively with Operations, HR and Finance to review cross-departmental impacts and account reconciliation

Prepare and manage payroll related reports, including management reports, reconciliations, third party reports, audit

Performs special projects or other duties as assigned

Qualification

Payroll ManagementPayroll Software (UKG)Federal Payroll LawsSupervisory SkillsAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

THIS POSITION REQUIRES PAYROLL EXPERIENCE

At least six years of full-time experience in payroll, preferable mid-large organization

At least four years of proven experience managing and supervising payroll team

Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes

In-depth knowledge of Federal and New York State payroll laws, ACA, tax regulations, and labor laws

Baccalaureate: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Six years of full-time experience in accounting, finance, budget preparation, analysis and/or monitoring; four years must have been in a supervisory capacity; or a satisfactory combination of education (High School Diploma / GED at the minimum) and experience

Candidates who do NOT have a Baccalaureate degree will need an additional four years of full-time experience in finance budget preparation, analysis and monitoring, totaling ten years of relevant full-time experience (three years of which must be in a supervisory capacity)

Preferred

Experience with payroll software (UKG preferred)

Experience with collective bargaining agreements

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams

Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Benefits

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

Tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role

Access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities

Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth

Company

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA)

The NYC School Construction Authority’s (SCA, NYCSCA) mission is to design and construct safe, attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout the many communities of New York City.

Founded in 1988

Ny Tolstrup, Sjelland, DNK

501-1000 employees