Job Title: Sr. Campus Payroll Coordinator
PVN ID: RF-1906-003141
Category: Administrative Services
Location: RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF C.U.N.Y.

Job Description

General Description

This is an administrative staff position, reporting to the Sr. Payroll Supervisor: Payroll in a team environment and exercising independent judgment in the fulfillment of the duties and responsibilities assigned. Performs the functions of a Sr. Campus Payroll Coordinator duties necessary for the accurate calculation of wages, maintenance of records and distribution of payroll reports and withheld monies. Acts as a resource and provides guidance to Campus Payroll Coordinators. Acts as a subject matter expert and/or resource to payroll staff in the area of payroll processing. Under the direction the Sr. Payroll Supervisor, makes technical decisions requiring application and interpretation of data, facts, and procedures.

Other Duties

  • Assists the Sr. Payroll Supervisor in the administration and implementation of payroll processing, personnel processing and related issues.
  • Processes Time sheets.
  • Sets up Direct Deposits, Wage Garnishments and all other payroll deductions and forms.
  • Processes New Hire paperwork when necessary.
  • Inputs data and Verifies information.
  • Responds to requests for wage data from principal investigators and government agencies.
  • Interacts with other Human Resources Teams and other RF Departments
  • Assists PIs/PDs with e-systems issues, by phone training or actually completing the work for them.
  • Responds to inquiries either by telephone, e-mail, written communication or in person.
  • Covers for other Team members in their absence or breaks.
  • Assists other Human Resources Team members to alleviate heavy workloads.
  • Reviews, verifies payroll reports and documents for accuracy; makes necessary adjustments or corrections through journal entries or other established procedures.
  • Responds to and provide guidance on complex payroll matters requiring comprehensive knowledge of payroll policies and procedures; authorizes exceptions to the policy within defined limits.
  • Researches, analyzes and resolves difficult or advanced technical problems or questions presented by RFCO staff and field personnel. 
  • Demonstrate leadership skills by providing guidance to other Payroll Coordinators and staff members in HR. 
  • Act as a main point of contact for all payroll related questions. 
  • Provide coverage and support to Assistant Director of Payroll and Sr. Payroll Supervisor.
  • Process journal entries and garnishments.
  • Serves as one of the points of contacts during internal and external audits.
  • Provide support in processing manual checks.
  • Able to self-direct work projects.
  • Performs other responsibilities and duties as necessary and/or assigned.

Qualifications

  • A.A.S. degree (Bachelor’s preferred), or 5 years relevant work experience.
  • Very well versed in payroll laws and regulations
  • Well versed in international students tax regulations
  • Excellent public speaking skills
  • Computerized payroll computation and/or accounting experience.
  • Excellent Math skills.
  • Knowledge of USDOL FLSA Laws and NYSDOL WHD laws.
  • Detail oriented and ability to Multi-Task.
  • Human Resources experience a plus.
  • Excellent Customer Relations skills, including telephone manner.
  • Willingness to learn new systems and subject areas.
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Human Resources
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$68,760.00
Closing Date
Sep 30, 2019 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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