HR Payroll Specialist

HR Payroll Specialist

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting directly to the HR Payroll Manager, the HR Specialist will assist with payroll operations and administration of all policies, for state and city employees. Along with the CUNY Title Overview, the HR Specialist will perform the following duties:

? Investigates and resolves employee payroll discrepancies and issues as they arise, in a timely fashion

? Assists with the management, processing, and reporting of all city payroll employees under the Hunter College Campus Schools and other locations in the Payroll Management System (PMS)

? Performs reporting and analysis for city and state payroll employees for upper management as it relates to certification and auditing purposes

? Review processes and procedures to ensure compliance with union contracts, policies, and collective bargaining agreements and make recommendations for efficiency as needed.

? Advise all hourly employees on payroll issues, communicating with employees on all updates and/or procedural changes

? Develops and conducts training sessions for internal teams, departments and administrators on city and state payroll processes, ensuring that all procedures are written, circulated, and properly adhered to.

? Collaborates with the HR benefits, and HR processing teams on city and state employee status, in an effort to ensure proper and accurate exemptions and deductions for City and State employee are processed within both city and state payroll systems

? Supervises payroll staff, which includes but is not limited to scheduling, and daily operation management

? Liaises with internal and external stakeholders such as unions, administrators, chairs, central payroll etc. on payroll policies and other inquires that may arise

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a university payroll setting highly preferred
• Familiarity with NY State and City Payroll principles and practice
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a high pressure, fast paced work environment while maintaining high standards for quality
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Develops and administers processes and policies regarding Human Resources.

• Advises employees and managers on Human Resources policies and guidelines; provides a high level of customer service in assisting members of the College community
• Supervises and administers one or more human resources programs such as recruiting, pay administration, employee orientation, employee benefits, data entry and recordkeeping, and performance appraisal/reappointment practices
• Maintains an in-depth understanding of CUNY rules and regulations, relevant laws and guidelines, collective bargaining agreements, and College policies, and applies these to his/her areas of responsibility
• Investigates regarding sensitive employee issues or complaints
• Helps create innovative communications such as manuals, web pages, or employee meetings and provides these to the College community
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: HR Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$79,598 - $90,838, salary commensurate with education and experience.

* CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/2026, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement. _.

CUNY?s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 31019.

Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , -, \_ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter or Statement of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred

CLOSING DATE

The search will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 01/28/2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position/s remain open after initial round.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 31019

Location: Hunter College