The Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings is seeking to hire one (1) Principal Administrative Associate Level I to serve as Payroll Analyst. The Payroll Analyst will play a vital role within the OATH’s Human Resources Department by verifying and certifying the biweekly payroll; ensuring that all deadlines are met, and that employees’ paychecks and paystubs are distributed timely.
The Payroll Analyst responsibilities will include, enrolling, cancelling and suspending direct deposits and commuter benefits; verifying employment status; providing information on and completing Loan Forgiveness Program applications; processing Paid Family Leave (PFL) and leaves of absence; processing separation documents for DCAS; assisting with processing check refund payments; processing stop EFT payments in PMS and check reissuance; processing of differentials, RIPs and longevity payments; processing of “one time” payments, supplemental payments and “one-time” deductions; and performing payroll reconciliation and summary for OPA. When necessary, the Payroll Analyst also runs reports in PMS and CHRMS for distribution. The Payroll Analyst will research, resolves, and responds to payroll inquiries. The Payroll Analyst will also be responsible for making sure that there are no payroll errors, such as over payments and assist with other payroll related functions. The Payroll Analyst may be called upon to assist with other tasks within the human resources department.


*** In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Principal Administrative Associate***

Open to Current City Employees only.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.

Working knowledge of payroll functions Good working knowledge of NYCAPS, CHRMS, PMS Experience handling sensitive and confidential information Well-organized, and able to work independently and collaboratively High degree of professionalism in communicating with external parties and internal staff Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Good working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel

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.

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.

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.