HR Payroll Specialist

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting directly to the HR Payroll Manager, the HR Specialist will assist with payroll operations and administration of all policies, for state and city employees. Along with the CUNY Title Overview, the HR Specialist will perform the following duties:

• Investigates and resolves employee payroll discrepancies and issues as they arise, in a timely fashion
• Assists with the management, processing, and reporting of all city payroll employees under the Hunter College Campus Schools and other locations in the Payroll Management System (PMS)
• Performs reporting and analysis for city and state payroll employees for upper management as it relates to certification and auditing purposes
• Review processes and procedures to ensure compliance with union contracts, policies, and collective bargaining agreements and make recommendations for efficiency as needed.
• Advise all hourly employees on payroll issues, communicating with employees on all updates and/or procedural changes
• Develops and conducts training sessions for internal teams, departments and administrators on city and state payroll processes, ensuring that all procedures are written, circulated, and properly adhered to.
• Collaborates with the HR benefits, and HR processing teams on city and state employee status, in an effort to ensure proper and accurate exemptions and deductions for City and State employee are processed within both city and state payroll systems
• Supervises payroll staff, which includes but is not limited to scheduling, and daily operation management
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders such as unions, administrators, chairs, central payroll etc. on payroll policies and other inquires that may arise

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a university payroll setting highly preferred
• Familiarity with NY State and City Payroll principles and practice
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a high pressure, fast paced work environment while maintaining high standards for quality
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Develops and administers processes and policies regarding Human Resources.

• Advises employees and managers on Human Resources policies and guidelines; provides a high level of customer service in assisting members of the College community
• Supervises and administers one or more human resources programs such as recruiting, pay administration, employee orientation, employee benefits, data entry and recordkeeping, and performance appraisal/reappointment practices
• Maintains an in-depth understanding of CUNY rules and regulations, relevant laws and guidelines, collective bargaining agreements, and College policies, and applies these to his/her areas of responsibility
• Investigates regarding sensitive employee issues or complaints
• Helps create innovative communications such as manuals, web pages, or employee meetings and provides these to the College community
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: HR Specialist