City of New York · 4 weeks ago
Deputy Controller for Payroll, Bureau of Controller
Long Island City, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe City of New York is dedicated to improving the health of its residents and is seeking a Deputy Controller for Payroll in the Bureau of Controller. The role involves overseeing the Payroll Office, ensuring compliance with payroll policies, and managing payroll systems and staff.
GovernmentLegalPublic Relations
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee the operations of the Payroll Office and ensure that employees are correctly compensated and that proper leave accruals and additions to Gross (ATG) are accurately applied
Ensure compliance with all directives, policies and procedures regarding payroll matters from oversight agencies (NYC Office of Payroll Administration, Office of the Comptroller and Office of Labor Relations) and labor laws
Oversee the agency's timekeeping functions for all employees and the monitoring of overtime to ensure compliance with citywide and departmental policies and procedures
Review, analyze and implement collective bargaining agreements for all agency employees
Supervise the audit of all payroll processing activities to ensure accuracy and integrity of data input and production
Critically review and analyze current payroll procedures to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations
Oversee the operations of the Payroll Office and ensure that employees are correctly compensated and that proper leave accruals and additions to Gross (ATG) are accurately applied. Provide effective leadership, direction, and support to team member(s) and direct reports through regular meetings and staff development efforts
Manage payroll systems including the Payroll Management System (PMS), the CityTime automated personnel management system, NYCAPS and the Overtime Tracking System (OTS) that manage employee salary and benefit operations
Partner with Human Resources and the Division of Information Technology to streamline payroll-related systems and processes
Lead and respond to internal and external audits conducted by federal, state and city agencies regarding payroll matters
Maintain and update payroll policies and procedures and conduct training as needed/ required. Serve as a key member of the agency's emergency management team and continuity of operations activities. Represent the agency at inter-governmental and City forums
Qualification
Required
A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management. Eighteen (18) months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in '1' above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in '1' above
An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in '1' above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in '1' above
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in '1' above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in '1' above
A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to '1', '2', '3', or '4' above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience as described in '1' above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in '1' above
Preferred
Advanced working knowledge of the NYC Payroll Management System, CityTime, NYCAPS and CHRMS
5+ years in NYC government finance, payroll, or operations
Strong organizational, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of and ability to interpret city-wide policies and procedures issued by the NYC Office of Payroll Administration, Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Office of Labor Relations and Office of the Comptroller
Knowledge of and ability to interpret the Citywide Agreement, the Collective Bargaining agreements for DC37, OSA, Local 1180 and Managerial and Original Jurisdiction employees
Knowledge of public sector accounting principles, procedures and systems
Benefits
A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
A tax-deferred savings program
A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Company
City of New York
City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.
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