Payroll Manager

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Primary Location:

RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF C.U.N.Y.

Bargaining Unit:

No

Summary:

The Payroll Manager is a supervisory position reporting to the Assistant Director of Human Resources for Payroll Administration, with a dotted line to the Associate Director of Human Resources. The Payroll Manager works closely with the Assistant Director in the execution, coordination, and quality assurance of scheduled and off\-cycle payrolls. The Payroll Manager also directly supervises a team of Campus Payroll Coordinators in fulfilling the day\-to\-day operations of the organization’s payroll and related support functions for campus field employees. Supervision includes managing daily team operations, providing support, assigning tasks, managing schedules, ensuring policy compliance, fostering a productive work environment and meeting training needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Payroll Functions:

• Working closely with the Assistant Director of Payroll, support and execute payroll operations by reviewing and auditing payroll transactions to ensure accuracy prior to processing.
• Together with the Assistant Director, ensure payroll schedules and deadlines are met successfully.
• Ensure payroll procedures are compliant with federal, state and local regulations.
• Working closely with Finance Department, manage multi\-state payroll for out\-of\-state employees.
• Collaborate with RFCUNY Finance Department, other RFCO departments, and HR team members and leadership in the design and preparation of reports, procedures, and system enhancements.
• Provide guidance to Campus Payroll Coordinators and Field employees \- including Grants Officers, Principal Investigators, Administrative Assistants and others in the resolution of inquiries and problems related to payroll.
• Collaborates with the Finance Department to resolve payroll discrepancies and bank reconciliations.
• Support month\-end and year\-end payroll activities, including reconciliations and reporting requirements
• Ensure accurate entry, review, and validation of payroll data within Workday (OneRF), following established processes and controls.

Leadership/Supervisory Functions:

• Working closely with the Assistant Director of Payroll, function as team leader and direct supervisor to the Campus Payroll Coordinators.
• Collaborate with Assistant Director of Payroll in communicating goals to the team, and reporting to HR leadership on payroll team progress, payroll\-related metrics and other issues impacting the payroll team and payroll functions.
• Ensure Campus Payroll Coordinators are provided relevant reports, systems access and training necessary to successfully carry out their functions and responsibilities.
• Prepare and distributes work assignments, as necessary.
• Manage team schedules
• Motivate team members by fostering a positive and collaborative work culture.
• Conduct annual performance appraisals on Campus Payroll Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as business, accounting, human resources, or finance. Master’s degree a plus.
• A minimum of three years of payroll experience.
• A minimum of three years’ experience supervising.
• Proficiency with Workday (aka OneRF) system payroll module, with an ability to do data migration, integrations, system audits, and process optimization, configure workflows, create reports, and data analytics.
• Working knowledge of payroll processes within Workday, including transaction processing, reporting, and issue resolution
• Able to interact well with others when assisting with the Workday (aka OneRF) system applications.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and city laws.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while exercising strong time and project management skills.
• Strong customer service skills and an ability to remain professional at all times.

Pay Range:

$87,556\-$102,149

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

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