PAYROLL MANAGER 0442

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for the operation of all payroll/personnel office functions. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor. The incumbent is required to act as a liaison between the department and several state and local agencies, both public and private. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Oversees all activities of a payroll unit which is engaged in processing payrolls, payroll deductions and supplemental payrolls;

Acts as a liaison with Civil Service Department, Audit and Control, Labor Relations, Employee benefits, Worker's Compensation and other State and local agencies, public and private, regarding the department's personnel office;

Implements and assumes responsibility for the operation of interviewing/recruitment procedures;

Provides orientation for new personnel;

Assumes responsibility for employee relations function, which involves providing information to employees concerning benefits and compensation etc. as well as promoting employee motivation and satisfaction.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the forms, procedures and terminology involved in processing payrolls and payroll deductions; thorough knowledge of effective supervisory techniques; thorough knowledge of recent trends, current developments and sources of information in the areas of federal, state, FICA and city taxes, Social Security deductions and the prevailing vacation and sick time allowances; thorough knowledge of interviewing and recruitment procedures; thorough knowledge of employee relations procedures including good motivational skills; ability to train, supervise and evaluate employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

(a) Graduation from a college with federally authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor's Degree, and two (2) years of payroll administration experience; or,

(b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and six (6) years of payroll administration experience; or,

(c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

NOTE: Payroll administration includes substantial experience in payroll auditing, wage garnishments, leaves of absence, payroll taxes, overtime calculations, retirement payouts, and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.

PROMOTIONAL

One (1) year permanent competitive status as a Payroll Supervisor.

R07/30/24

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive