Payroll Manager - Edge Case Research : Job Details

The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) builds and renovates public schools throughout all of the boroughs. We believe that schools should be efficiently designed and constructed; they should be safe, attractive and environmentally sound. The SCA's responsibilities span the life of each project (new schools, additions, and capital improvements to existing schools) from planning, real estate, budgeting, scoping, and designing, to construction completion.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and detail oriented Payroll Manager to lead and manage the day to day workflow of the payroll operations, ensuring payroll and timekeeping is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Maintain payroll systems and ensure efficiency in workflows, compliance and accuracy in calculations
• Manage payroll production; ensure accurate updates to hires, terminations, promotions, demotions, leaves, pay rates
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage/hour laws, company policies impacting payroll/timekeeping
• Stay updated on changes in federal/state payroll regulations; ensure compliance with statutory reporting and filings
• Maintain, manage, audit the timekeeping and payroll function; facilitate audit by providing records and documentation
• Establish/maintain relationships with external benefit providers to facilitate processing of enrollment and/or changes
• Supervise, mentor and develop team of payroll professionals; provide training and timely performance evaluations
• Develop, implement, maintain payroll policies/procedures; evaluate payroll systems, identify improvement opportunities
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, resolve discrepancies, and provide payroll-related guidance
• Communicate and coordinate with Operations, HR and Finance to review cross-departmental impacts and accounts
• Prepare and manage payroll related reports, including management reports, reconciliations, third party reports, audits
• Perform special projects or other duties as assigned

• At least six years of full-time experience in payroll, preferably in a 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
• 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

We offer excellent benefits including medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available); dental; prescription & vision coverage; NYC qualified pension plan optional retirement savings plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options; transit check program; public loan forgiveness program; competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits.

Hiring Salary Range: $95,000 - $130,000.

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New York City School Construction Authority is an equal opportunity employer.