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Timekeeper
The Bureau of the Controller, Division of Finance is seeking to hire a PAA, Level I to function as a Timekeeper in the Office of Payroll. The Office of Payroll is responsible for the daily review and processing of time, leave and overtime information for over 6000 employees for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and OCME. The Timekeeper will be responsible for all timekeeping processes under supervision and in accordance with the City of New York's Time and Leave rules and regulations. Duties to include but not limited to: Processing time and leave information via Citytime
City's electronic timekeeping system in accordance with the City's and Agency's time and leave policy to ensure compliance by employees Monitoring employee leave balances to ensure the correct usage of leave Approving employees' overtime (Cash and Compensatory Time) requests utilizing the Overtime Tracking System (OTS) Performing daily and weekly reviews of timekeeping and payroll reports to ensure that employees receive the correct compensation Processing employees' separation from the agency
retirement, resignation, and inter-agency transfers Communicating with Human Resources and respective Divisions regarding employee attendance and timesheet challenges Preparing the necessary documents to request supplementary checks Performing special projects as requested by the unit supervisor Minimum Qualifications: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or 2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or 3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above; 4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3 years. Preferred Skills: - Timekeeping and/or payroll experience preferred. - Knowledge of the Payroll Management System (PMS), Citywide Human Resources Management System (CHRMS), CityTime (CT) - Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. - Candidates should be detail-orientated and have excellent analytical, math, communication, and organizational skills. Why you should work for us: - Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website. - Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. A tax-deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. - Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. - Job Security: You could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
The Bureau of the Controller, Division of Finance is seeking to hire a PAA, Level I to function as a Timekeeper in the Office of Payroll. The Office of Payroll is responsible for the daily review and processing of time, leave and overtime information for over 6000 employees for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and OCME. The Timekeeper will be responsible for all timekeeping processes under supervision and in accordance with the City of New York's Time and Leave rules and regulations. Duties to include but not limited to: Processing time and leave information via Citytime
City's electronic timekeeping system in accordance with the City's and Agency's time and leave policy to ensure compliance by employees Monitoring employee leave balances to ensure the correct usage of leave Approving employees' overtime (Cash and Compensatory Time) requests utilizing the Overtime Tracking System (OTS) Performing daily and weekly reviews of timekeeping and payroll reports to ensure that employees receive the correct compensation Processing employees' separation from the agency
retirement, resignation, and inter-agency transfers Communicating with Human Resources and respective Divisions regarding employee attendance and timesheet challenges Preparing the necessary documents to request supplementary checks Performing special projects as requested by the unit supervisor Minimum Qualifications: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or 2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or 3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above; 4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3 years. Preferred Skills: - Timekeeping and/or payroll experience preferred. - Knowledge of the Payroll Management System (PMS), Citywide Human Resources Management System (CHRMS), CityTime (CT) - Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. - Candidates should be detail-orientated and have excellent analytical, math, communication, and organizational skills. Why you should work for us: - Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website. - Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. A tax-deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. - Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. - Job Security: You could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.