Payroll Generalist

The New York City Council, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking a Payroll Generalist to work in its Personnel Services Division. Candidates must have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, strong math skills and proficiency in data entry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs specialized, extremely confidential transaction processing and ongoing review of payroll and timekeeping actions.

· Prepares and processes personnel transactions in New York City’s Automated Personnel System (NYCAPS) including new appointments, job appointments, salary and hour changes, address changes, name changes, tax withholdings, leave status changes, terminations/resignations, budget code/line changes, work unit and distribution code changes. Reviews payroll reports for data integrity.

· Prepares and files with the Office of Payroll Administration (OPA) payroll reversals, stop-payments, refunds and garnishments; process payments to beneficiaries of deceased employees.

· Reviews time records for accuracy of information and for conformity with established policy and procedures.

· Prepares payroll bi-weekly and submits payroll to DCAS and OPA. Reviews payroll to ensure that changes have been implemented.

· Processes enrollments, maintain liaison with and coordinate various citywide personnel programs including Commuter Benefits Program, Transit Spending Account Program, direct deposit, 529 college savings program, savings bond program; prepare headcount and other personnel reports as requested by supervisors.

· Utilizes Reporting Management Distribution System (RMDS), City Human Resources Management System (CHRMS) and city share in the performance of duties and may serve as security officer, as needed.

· Tracks and enters new appointments, terminations and changes into two timekeeping systems.

· Reviews time records for assigned offices for accuracy of information and for conformity with established policy and procedures.

· Review and audits timesheet hours and monitors compensatory time policies. Escalates compliance issues to appropriate management.

· Prepares and enters Employee Time Record (ETR) exceptions into the Payroll Management System (PMS).

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Post-secondary education or equivalent and progressive work experience in a union and/or non-union payroll or timekeeping related field preferred.

· Working knowledge of New York City’s payroll and timekeeping systems, New York City Automated Personnel Systems (NYCAPS); Employee Self-Service (ESS), and New York City’s employee benefit and deduction programs extremely helpful.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

· Ability to function well under stressful conditions.

· Demonstrated track record in developing solid working relationships.

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

· Strong multi-tasking capabilities.

· Excellent time management, organizational and record keeping skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

New York City residency required within 90 days of appointment.

For eligible employees, health, dental and vision insurance coverage are offered upon hire. Retirement plans, deferred compensation plans, group life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, training resources, health & fitness reimbursement and wellness programs are also available.

The New York City Council makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact EEOOfficer@council.nyc.gov.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The New York City Council is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10007: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000