Manager, Payroll
New York Power Authority · White Plains, NY · Yesterday
On-siteHuman Resources$121k–$151k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Maintain the payroll system in good working condition by coordinating updates and fixes & troubleshooting payroll-related problems at headquarters & sites by working with IT staff, outside vendors, and HR.
- Oversee the operation of the time entry system to ensure compliance with Department of Labor wage and hour laws and to adhere to NYPA and Canal policies.
- Interact with IRS, SS Administration, NYS Tax Authority, NYS Employees retirement system, labor unions, financial firms, and credit unions to ensure accurate reporting requirements and payments.
- Ensure the production of timely & accurate biweekly paychecks by monitoring the current control systems & establishing new controls as necessary.
- Monitor NYPA and Canal tax payments & reporting processes to ensure accuracy & timely compliance of federal, state & local tax laws by working with outside vendors and legal.
- Avoid errors in employee deductions to various third-party clients.
- Implement & monitor HR policies through the payroll system relating to benefit time accrual, usage & carryover, daily work hours, overtime compensation, 401(k) contribution, etc.
- Research alternative payroll processing solutions for improved efficiency.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of payroll processing procedures & applicable tax laws.
- Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Advanced knowledge of SAP preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Federal, NY State and local employment laws (401(k), IRA Cafeteria plans, etc.) and discrimination testing.
- Familiar with best practices in payroll profession and demonstrated ability to implement practices in daily payroll processing routine.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects within varying deadlines.
- Advanced knowledge of NYPA and Canal policies and Union contracts preferred.
- Strong managerial, communication and interpersonal relationship skills with the ability to work with various functional groups.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in automated payroll processing for large, multi-site, multi-union organization.
- Payroll supervisory or team-lead experience required.
- Payroll professional certification or equivalent required.