Date Posted: 08/25/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 506279
Industry: Government
Job Title: Payroll Coordinator University Higher Education
Job Location: New York City, NY, USA, 10014
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 17
Min Hourly Rate($): 24.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 26.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Accounting, Computer Literacy, Payroll, SharePoint
Experience Desired: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments (3 yrs); Proficiency using web-based HRIS, payroll, financial and administrative systems (2 yrs); Proficiency using MS Office Suite (Access and Word) with strong Excel skills (3 yrs); Proficiency using SharePoint (2 yrs); Proficiency using virtual meeting/conferencing and collaboration tools (MS Teams, Zoom) (3 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education:
· Bachelor's degree
Required Skills:
· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments with conflicting priorities and meet strict deadlines in a dynamic and demanding customer-focused environment
· Computer proficiency using web-based HRIS, payroll, financial and administrative systems; MS Office Suite (Access and Word) with strong Excel skills; SharePoint, Dropbox, plus virtual meeting/conferencing and collaboration tools (MS Teams, Zoom).
Preferred Skills:
· Working knowledge of federal, state and city laws and regulations impacting payroll operations.
· Knowledge of job titles, classification systems, and coding structures in either NYC or NYS payroll systems.
· Strong analytical, evaluative, technical, and research skills to work with various information systems to audit payroll and create reports. Experience creating and running queries in NYS’ OSC PSQuery systems (PeopleSoft) and/or NYC’s CHRMS query system. High degree of professionalism, personal integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
· Detail-oriented, self-directed, and motivated with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting with diverse staff of all levels.
Position Overview:
· Provides information and services to campuses in support of the Payroll functions.
· Provides day-to-day administration of assigned programs, functions, or activities
· Analyzes and prepares requested payroll transactions in payroll systems
· Reviews and understands contractual agreements/provisions and Payroll Bulletins for implementation and communicates technical information to the campuses
· Provides campus employees and supervisors with accurate, timely, and superior customer service
· Audits individual payrolls for discrepancies and recommends corrective actions
· Performs related duties as assigned
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
· Prepares and processes Payroll in accordance with policy, regulation, and the applicable Collective
· Bargaining Agreement; sets workflow to achieve mission, conducts a detailed analysis and report to confirm accurate and appropriate payroll processing.
· As a subject matter expert in the processing and management of Payroll, processes special and unique transactions such as corrections to tax forms, replacement of paychecks, issuing refund checks to New York State and New York City, and correcting duplicative payments. Using applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and regulation, independently recalculates payment to ensure the affected employee gets the correct payment, deduction, or tax.
· Uses independent discretion, prioritizing and structuring workload to timely transmit and audit relevant data submitted from different entities. Consistently applies policy and administers applicable Collective Bargaining provisions when transmitting and auditing data.
· Collectively and in partnership with Human Resources Business Partners, administers and supports the administration of Payroll policy and Collective Bargaining Agreements for compliance.
· Independently identifies and improves customer service and client interaction with Payroll by timely adapting processes.
· Uses judgement and understanding when managing dissatisfied employees and clients, selecting an appropriate course of action to resolve complaints and negative interactions.
· Reviews and implements Collective Bargaining Agreement and New York State and New York City Payroll
· Bulletins for the accurate processing of Payroll.
· Collaborates and assists Managers with Payroll audits to ensure Collective Bargaining Agreement deadlines are met throughout the multiple Payroll Systems.
· Conducts a detailed analysis and audit to implement Collective Bargaining Agreements timely and accurately. - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
You are customer service oriented. No matter whether it was the Recruiter or someone in Human Resources/Payroll, you were responsive. That to me is key!
Tonya, Consultant
Rose International was not only attentive and responsive, but they were very professional and helpful whenever I called or needed any assistance.
Diane, Consultant
My on-boarding with Rose was outstanding. The packets of information, the process, and great attention to detail each person gave me allowed me to get started quickly.I appreciated each person's friendly and helpful attitude.
Diana, Consultant
I believe the best thing that Rose HR has going for it is the incredible responsiveness. Everyone is very quick to reply to any concerns, and contacts the contracted employees very quickly and efficiently.
Kevin, Consultant
I am very happy with the Rose International, and the professionalism of the employees.
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