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HR Payroll Associate

  1. DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
Posted on: 07/04/2025
  1. Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

  1. Exam may be required

Department

OCME - Human Resources

$52,791.00 – $52,791.00

Job Description

Under the guidance of the Director of HR Operations, the candidate will have a significant degree of autonomy in exercising judgment and making decisions. The individual will assist with various Human Resources functions, including payroll processing, audits, leave management, and timekeeping. Typical responsibilities include the following:

- Conduct regular payroll audits to identify and correct salary errors and discrepancies.
- Independently review and project salary increases, entering employee transactions when required.
- Process and approve pay details to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of funds to employees.
- Assist in resolving timesheet issues to ensure compliance with payroll processes.
- Create and maintain spreadsheets to track audit findings and monitor corrections in payroll.
- Generate confidential reports using HR systems (CHRMS, NYCAPS, PMS) for analysis and decision-making related to payroll accuracy.
- Utilize CHRMS, NYCAPS, and PMS systems to verify employee salaries and ensure proper compensation aligns with payroll audits.
- Assist with check deliveries as needed to ensure employees receive their compensation promptly.
- Support various HR units, including Payroll, Timekeeping, and Labor Relations, to optimize payroll processes.
- Maintain open communication with HR partners to ensure seamless payroll operations.
- May assist and handle timekeeping and leaves duties.
- Perform other assigned duties related to payroll and auditing processes as required to support the HR department's objectives

MANAGEMENT AUDITOR TRAINEE - 40501


Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 24 credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting.


Preferred Skills

- Skilled in generating confidential HR reports for analysis, aiding strategic decision-making processes while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. - Highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment while meeting deadlines and ensuring quality outcomes. - Experience in supporting various HR units, including payroll, timekeeping, and labor relations, contributing to overall HR effectiveness. - Strong attention to detail in all aspects of work, including maintaining accurate records for employee processing
55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information

The City of New York 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 ID

718495

Title code

40501

Civil service title

MANAGEMENT AUDITOR TRAINEE

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

HR Payroll Associate

Posted until

2025-08-02

  1. Entry-Level

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

421 East 26th Street NY NY

  1. Administration & Human Resources

HR Payroll Associate

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