Payroll Manager (Manager Finance – A)

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.  

Responsibilities Include:

Maintain payroll systems and ensure efficiency in workflows, compliance and accuracy in calculations. Manage and resolve issues relating to payroll production. Ensure accurate and timely updates to the payroll and timekeeping system including but not limited to new hires, terminations, promotions, demotions, leaves and changes to pay rates. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage/hour laws, company policies impacting payroll/timekeeping. Stay updated on relevant changes in federal and state payroll regulations and ensure company compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements. Maintain, manage and audit the timekeeping and payroll function; facilitate audit by providing records and documentation. 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, identify improvement opportunities for improvements 

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, and audit. Perform special projects or other duties as assigned

Weighted consideration for candidates with the following background:

• 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
• 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 - $130,000.00

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