University HR Payroll Coordinator

University HR Payroll Coordinator

Duration: This is a 15 Month contract (W-2 ONLY) role

Location: New York, NY – near Grand Central

Pay Range: $35-40/hr
Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (37.5 hours/week)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (once training is complete)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented University HR Payroll Coordinator to join the University Office of Human Resources (UHR). at CUNY for a contract position. This role supports payroll operations for approximately 40,000 full-time and part-time employees across the University system and serves as a critical liaison between campus payroll teams and external government agencies.

Reporting to the University HR Payroll Manager, the HR Payroll Coordinator will work independently in a confidential capacity to support payroll administration, policy implementation, compliance efforts, and collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll in accordance with University policies, regulations, and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Conduct payroll analyses, audits, and reporting to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for complex payroll transactions, including:
  1. Tax form corrections
  2. Replacement paycheck requests
  3. Refund checks to New York State and New York City
  4. Correction of duplicate payments
• Recalculate payments, deductions, and taxes to ensure accurate employee compensation.
• Prioritize and manage workflow while auditing and transmitting payroll data from multiple University entities.
• Review and apply payroll policies, procedures, and collective bargaining provisions.
• Partner with Human Resources Business Partners across the University to support payroll compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, customer service, and client interactions.
• Resolve payroll-related concerns and employee inquiries with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Review and implement Payroll Bulletins issued by New York State and New York City.
• Assist management with payroll audits and compliance reviews.
• Conduct detailed reviews to support the timely implementation of Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Provide technical payroll guidance and customer support to campus employees and supervisors.
• Audit college payrolls, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, New York State, and New York City payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience with NYC or NYS payroll systems, including job classifications, title structures, and coding systems.
• Strong analytical, technical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience creating and running queries in:
  1. New York State OSC PSQuery (PeopleSoft)
  2. NYC CHRMS query systems
• Proficiency with:
  1. Microsoft Excel (advanced preferred)
  2. Microsoft Word
  3. Access
  4. SharePoint
  5. Dropbox
  6. Microsoft Teams
  7. Zoom
  8. HRIS and payroll systems
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.

What You'll Bring

• The ideal candidate is a payroll professional who thrives in a complex environment, enjoys solving payroll issues, values accuracy and compliance, and is committed to providing exceptional customer service.

Why Join CUNY?

CUNY serves one of the largest and most diverse higher education communities in the nation. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization while supporting critical payroll operations that impact thousands of employees across the University system.

Apply today to join a team dedicated to accuracy, compliance, and outstanding service.

Datrose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, status as a parent, age, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other non-merit based factors.
  

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