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About the Role

Onondaga Community College is recruiting for a Payroll Coordinator to manage the administration of the wage and salary system, employee record management, and all legal and tax compliance functions of payroll processing. This role provides direct supervision to the payroll team, ensuring accurate biweekly payroll processing and maintaining knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day payroll operations using HRIS record management systems for accurate and efficient biweekly payroll processing.
Process submission and internal audit of periodic and quarterly income tax, wage reconciliations, W-2s, and 1095-C.
Research and present recommendations for payroll success.
Utilize Informer writing software to create required reports for legal and financial analysis.
Configure the Data Analytics Platform to measure and report employees supporting higher education for the annual IPEDS.
Plan, improve, and direct the payroll function in coordination with human resources administration, including process and procedure development.
Maintain high visibility and accessibility to meet employee needs with trust and respect.
Manage the payroll process, including time approval, data entry, auditing, and generation of payroll-related payments.
Investigate payroll processing issues to ensure accuracy and compliance with laws and OCC policies.
Collaborate and communicate with other departments and campus-wide constituents to clarify payroll processes, schedules, and deadlines.
Provide confidential support to contract negotiations and labor relations, assisting with policy and procedure development.
Assist in the administration and implementation of other Human Resource programs and services.
Provide assistance and support for position management and control functions, collaborating with Financial Services to harmonize payroll-affiliated ledger accounts.
Provide assistance and support for employee benefit functions, including maintenance of retirement system tier information, benefit deduction codes, definitions, and leave time accruals.
Maintain currency in tax law and best practices in payroll administration.
Supervise the Payroll Clerk.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency in an appropriate field.
Additional years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of experience at a ratio of 2:1.
Minimum of three years of broad and comprehensive payroll experience.
Experience with Ellucian Colleague or Banner is preferred.
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency is preferred.
Payroll experience in a higher education setting is preferred.
Member of American Payroll Association (APA) is preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered.
Working knowledge of principles, practices, trends, and developments related to human resources and payroll, especially in a higher education setting.
Extensive knowledge of employment laws and practices, civil service, and collective bargaining agreements.
Thorough knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, especially those pertaining to tax regulations.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure during a variety of natural disasters while directing a unit of the college that has been deemed essential by NYS.
Demonstrated proficiency in HRIS records management systems, spreadsheets, word processing, and database software.
Demonstrated skill in customer-friendly continuous process improvement.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and track assignments and tasks within tight deadlines.
Ability to retrieve, analyze, and interpret data for reporting.
Submit a resume and cover letter at time of application.
Three references listed on the application must be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors.
Background check completion is required.
Official transcripts are required upon hire.

Skills

HRIS record management systems
Informer writing software
Data Analytics Platform
Spreadsheets
Word processing
Database software

Location

Syracuse, NY

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of three years of broad and comprehensive payroll experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Salary/Compensations

USD $58,564.00/Yr.
USD $73,205.00/Yr.

Benefits

New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan 401(a)
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program participation for eligible borrowers

About the Company

Onondaga Community College is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State, sponsored by Onondaga County.
Offers two-year degree programs for transfer or direct entry to the workforce, and certificate programs.
A diverse educational learning community committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is encouraged.
Serves the educational and economic development needs of the region with over 40,000 alumni.

Equal Opportunity

Onondaga Community College does not discriminate against any persons of groups based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, military status (including US Veteran status), domestic violence victim status, prior criminal conviction, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Onondaga Community College complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination laws.